Pilot Debrief

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 near Tucumcari, NM — 2021-09-25

Final reportWPR21LA355
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Date
2021-09-25
Location
Tucumcari, NM, USA
Airport
TCC
Aircraft
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22
Registration
N216FC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard and bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, he initiated a left downwind approach and noted gusty wind conditions while on final. The airplane landed hard and bounced twice. The pilot initiated a go-around, however he stated that he was unable to maintain altitude and the airplane likely stalled. The airplane came to rest in the adjacent grass area left of the runway and was destroyed by the post impact fire. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents3

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