On 23 Oct 2016, a CIRRUS SR22 was involved in an aviation accident near Kirksville, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper compensation for changing wind during the landing flare, which resulted in an off-centered landing and a subsequent loss of directional control. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A recently certificated pilot experienced a whistling noise from an unsecured passenger door during initial climb, returned to secure it, then during landing the airplane touched down 30° off center line, veered right, and the nose gear collapsed.
Incident Overview
A recently certificated pilot reported that during the initial climb he heard a whistling noise and noticed that the passenger door was not secured. He subsequently returned to the departure airport to secure the door.
Landing Sequence
The pilot added that during the landing flare, he believed that the wind decreased significantly, which resulted in him having "too much right rudder engaged." The airplane touched down 30° relative to center line, veered off the runway to the right, and the nose gear collapsed.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
Causes
Crosswind correction — Not attained/maintainedPilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedResponse/compensation