Accident Overview
On September 25, 2024, at 1833 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR22 airplane, registration N565CP, was substantially damaged in an accident near Lakeway, Texas. The pilot reported minor injuries, and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The flight was conducted as a personal operation under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
Flight and Approach
The pilot entered the traffic pattern at Lakeway Airpark (3R9). The nearest weather reporting station indicated wind from 030° at 10 knots with gusts to 16 knots, prompting a plan to land on runway 34. On base leg, the pilot extended full flaps and reduced power to 30%. While on final approach and after clearing powerlines perpendicular to the runway, he executed a steeper approach to the runway.
Accident Sequence
Once the airplane was above the displaced threshold, the nose suddenly pitched down. The pilot applied increased power, but the airplane bounced and veered off the left side of the runway. Post-accident examination by an FAA inspector and Cirrus representatives revealed three distinct gouges in the runway from the landing gear during the bounced landing.
After departing the runway, the airplane continued into a tree and came to rest in the grass between two homes. The engine and left wing separated during the accident sequence. The flap actuator indicated fully extended flaps.
Investigative Actions
The airplane was equipped with a Garmin G1000 Integrated Flight Deck and a Heads Up Technologies recoverable data module (RDM) data recorder. Flight data from these devices were downloaded for review. The airplane was retained for further examination.
No probable cause has been stated at this time.