No fatalities

25 Jul 2018: Cirrus SR20 No Series — Aerosim Academy Inc. — Sanford, FL

Sanford, FL, United States

On 25 Jul 2018, a Cirrus SR20 No Series operated by Aerosim Academy Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Sanford, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor's failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing long on the wet runway and his subsequent loss of directional control when he attempted to exit the runway at high speed… 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 simulated instrument flight, the instructor took control due to worsening weather. The airplane bounced twice on landing, then after exiting the runway, struck three unoccupied airplanes on the ramp. The left wing sustained substantial damage.

Incident Overview

The flight instructor reported providing simulated instrument flight instruction to a private pilot rated student. During the instruction, due to increased wind and rain and decreasing visibility, the instructor took control of the airplane while returning to the airport.

Landing Sequence

Prior to touchdown, the instructor kept the airplane in ground effect to reduce airspeed. The airplane touched down about halfway down the 3,578-foot runway, bounced twice, and touched down again. The instructor then applied brakes, and the student retracted the flaps.

Post-Landing Excursion

After exiting the runway onto a taxiway, the instructor applied brakes, but the airplane was still traveling too fast when it entered the ramp. It veered slightly left of the taxiway centerline and struck three unoccupied airplanes on the ramp.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left wing spar box.

Weather Conditions

The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 200° at 16 knots, gusting 16 knots, visibility 1 statute mile, broken clouds at 3,900 feet, temperature 81°F, dew point 73°F, with heavy rain. The airplane landed on runway 27C.

The instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

Causes

Airspeed — Not attained/maintainedDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation