Pilot Debrief

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 near Lamoni, IA — 2021-07-01

Final reportCEN21FA299
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Date
2021-07-01
Location
Lamoni, IA, USA
Airport
LWD
Aircraft
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22
Registration
N123RE
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around after a bounced landing, which resulted in impact with terrain and a postimpact fire.

NTSB narrative

The pilot flew a visual approach to the airport, where several witnesses observed the airplane bounce on the runway then heard an increase in engine power, consistent with the pilot’s attempt to initiate a go-around. The airplane banked left, with the left-wing tip striking the ground. It then cartwheeled and impacted the ground to the left of the runway. A postimpact fire ensued, and the pilot and passenger were not able to egress the airplane. Postaccident examinations of the airplane revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would preclude normal operation. The airplane’s flaps were found in the retracted position. The airplane’s acute left bank during the attempted go-around was consistent with the pilot’s insufficient right rudder control to counter the airplane’s left-turning tendency associated with the increased engine power.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted landing after bounce instead of attempting touch and go.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • Video
  • ADS-B / radar
  • Photos
  • 11 docket documents
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Docket documents11

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