Pilot Debrief

CIRRUS SR22 near Frederick, MD — 2018-09-19

Final reportGAA18CA578
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Date
2018-09-19
Location
Frederick, MD, USA
Airport
FDK
Aircraft
CIRRUS SR22
Registration
N56PE
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, after completing an instructional flight, he dropped off the flight instructor and flew back to his home airport. During landing, the airplane porpoised, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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