CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 near Atlanta, GA — 2015-05-14

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's lack of experience with the airplane's performance characteristics during the approach resulting in a hard landing and runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he initiated a steep descent for landing and that his final approach was high and fast. He reported the airplane made contact with the runway during the flare, and bounced during touchdown, resulting in a propeller strike and runway excursion. A post-accident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration Air Safety Inspector revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The Air Safety Inspector stated the landing gear made contact with the left wing causing the damage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Hard landing · Landing-flare/touchdown
• Experience / Qualifications

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Memorandum For Record of Weather 191415APR2015 (KPDK)other
• Memorandum For Record with Aviation Safety Inspector (Ricker)other
• Photograph 1: Substantial damage to Left wing (Courtesy of FAA)photos

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