No fatalities

20 May 2010: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 — 3D GROUP LLC — Farmingdale, NY

Farmingdale, NY, United States

On 20 May 2010, a CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 operated by 3D GROUP LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Farmingdale, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around attempt. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a go-around after a practice instrument approach, the pilot reported that P-factor and crosswind caused the left wing and landing gear to contact the ground. The airplane departed the runway and struck a sign and embankment, resulting in substantial damage.

Accident Details

A pilot/owner was completing a practice instrument approach when he decided to execute a go-around. Upon applying full engine power, the pilot reported that P-factor, combined with a crosswind from the right, caused the left wing and left main landing gear to momentarily contact the ground. In response, the pilot reduced engine power to keep the airplane on the ground. Subsequently, the airplane departed the left side of the runway and struck a sign and an embankment, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and the airframe.

Pilot Report

Following the accident, the pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane.

Damage

The impact with the sign and embankment caused substantial damage to the wings and the airframe. No other details about the extent of damage were provided.

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained