Pilot Debrief

CIRRUS SR22 near Winslow, AZ — 2011-03-31

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Date
2011-03-31
Location
Winslow, AZ, USA
Airport
INW
Aircraft
CIRRUS SR22
Registration
N957CD
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he was on a stabilized approach. Upon landing, the right main gear touched down prior to the left main, and then a gust of wind lifted the airplane back into the air. The airplane slammed back into the ground, and the pilot lost control. As he was trying to regain control, another gust picked the airplane up, and pushed it off the centerline of the runway. He applied power and attempted to abort the landing. He indicated that the wind did not let up, and the airplane was about to flip over. He managed to keep it upright, but crashed after crossing the parallel taxiway. The empennage separated from the airframe. He stated that the reported wind was from 320 degrees at 16 knots gusting to 27 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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