CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20 near Brooksville, FL — 2011-11-22

Probable cause

The pilot's incorrect identification of the runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing and subsequent collision with objects.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, while in the vicinity of an unfamiliar airport, he used his global positioning system (GPS) to align the airplane with the runway. During the landing roll, the airplane impacted mailboxes and fences, and the pilot realized that he had landed on a residential street. The runway was about 1.5 miles to the west. According to a representative of the flight school that operated the airplane, there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. Examination of the airplane revealed that the wings sustained substantial damage.

NTSB coding

• Miscellaneous/other · Approach

Evidence available

• Photos
• 6 docket documents

Docket documents6

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Pilot Written Statementinterview
• Brooksville Weatherother
• Diagram of Accident Path (Courtesy of the FAA)other
• Memorandum for Record: Representative of the Flight Schoolother
• Photo 1: Airplane At Rest (Courtesy of the FAA)photos

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