Casualties unknown

2007-11-25: Cirrus Design Corp. SR22 (N482SR) — Faribault, MN

Faribault, MN, US

On November 25, 2007, a Cirrus Design Corp. SR22 (registration N482SR) was involved in an aviation accident near Faribault, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed for the gusty crosswind conditions and the stall/spin encountered during the go-around. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and wind gusts. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft on approach to runway 12 slowed, then stalled and spun during a go-around. Post-impact fire and explosion occurred. Winds from 190° at 15 knots gusting 22 knots. No pre-impact anomalies found. A subsequent airport remark warns of turbulence and windshear.

Accident Overview

During an approach to runway 12, the aircraft's airspeed decreased. The pilot initiated a go-around, during which the aircraft entered a recorded stall and spin condition. A post-impact ground fire and explosion followed.

Recorded wind data from the airport indicated winds from 190 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 22 knots. The aircraft's maximum demonstrated crosswind component was 20 knots.

Wreckage Examination

On-scene and follow-up examinations of the wreckage, along with data from the aircraft's recoverable data module, revealed no pre-impact anomalies in the airframe or engine.

Airport Remark

Subsequent to the accident, a remark was added to the airport's master record. The remark advises pilots landing on runway 12 to be alert for turbulence and possible windshear when winds are from the south.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071130X01880. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.