3 Aug 2022: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20

3 Aug 2022: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20 — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Nixon, PA, United States

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

  • Pilot
  • Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • Pilot
  • Incorrect use/operation
  • Pilot

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 200/06kt, vis 10sm

Related events

Same aircraft

  • 23 Apr 2026 — CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T (John Von Fange)
  • 20 Apr 2026 — CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20 (—)
  • 17 Apr 2026 — CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 (—)
  • 13 Apr 2026 — CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T (OSI AVIATION LLC)
  • 31 Mar 2026 — CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T (SKY VENTURES LLC)

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