No fatalities
3 Aug 2022: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20 — Nixon, PA
On 3 Aug 2022, a CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20 was involved in an aviation accident near Nixon, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s right side door was properly secured prior to departing on the accident… This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s right side door was properly secured prior to departing on the accident flight, and his subsequent distraction due to the door during the landing attempt.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedIncorrect use/operation