On 23 Nov 2018, a Cirrus SR22 T operated by Scs Aero Llc was involved in an aviation accident near Greenville, SC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare with a gusting, right quartering headwind, which resulted in a hard landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a night landing, the pilot flared too high, leading to a hard landing that caused substantial damage to the left-wing rib and a brief runway excursion. The pilot regained control and returned to the runway. Weather included gusty winds and light rain.
Accident Details
The pilot reported that during a night landing, the flare was executed too high. The airplane descended and impacted the runway hard. The subsequent bounce or directional deviation caused the airplane to exit the paved surface. The pilot was able to maneuver the airplane back onto the runway without further incident. No preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions were noted.
Aircraft Damage
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing rib. The extent of damage required structural repair before further flight.
Weather Conditions
The automated weather observation station at the airport recorded conditions approximately 20 minutes after the accident. The wind was from 050° at 14 knots, gusting to 19 knots. Light rain was present. The landing was conducted on runway 01.
Contributing factors
Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPilotEffect on operation