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Airplane Strikes Parked Vehicle After Aborted Landing and Go-Around (N579AL)

Oxford, CT, US

On September 12, 2004, a Cirrus Design Corp. SR-22 (registration N579AL) was involved in an aviation accident near Oxford, CT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During landing, an airplane touched down left of the runway centerline, bounced, and departed the left side. The pilot aborted the landing but did not retract flaps. After an aborted go-around, the airplane struck a parked vehicle on the grass.

Accident Details

The accident occurred during a landing attempt. The airplane touched down to the left of the runway centerline, then bounced once before it departed the left side of the runway. The pilot decided to abort the landing but did not retract the flaps from the landing position. As the airplane accelerated, the pilot felt that it was not climbing as expected, so he aborted the go-around attempt. The airplane then touched down again on the grass and subsequently struck a parked vehicle during the landing rollout.

Pilot Account

When asked how the accident could have been prevented, the pilot stated: "The go around procedure probably should not have been executed. Although the plane slid left, cutting the power would have probably resulted in [the airplane] resting in the grass."

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Sept 2004 Cirrus Design Corp. SR-22 accident near Oxford, CT?

During landing, an airplane touched down left of the runway centerline, bounced, and departed the left side. The pilot aborted the landing but did not retract flaps. After an aborted go-around, the airplane struck a parked vehicle on the grass.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Sept 2004 involved a Cirrus Design Corp. SR-22, registration N579AL, at Oxford, CT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040928X01504. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.