What happened
On 12 November 2014, a Cirrus SR20, registration G-VGAG, was performing a private flight at London Southend Airport. During the landing phase on the asphalt Runway 24, the aircraft experienced a firm touchdown which resulted in a bounce. In an attempt to execute a go-around, the pilot applied full power. During this maneuver, the aircraft rolled to the left, causing the left wing to make contact with the runway surface. The aircraft then veered off the runway, crossing the grass beyond the runway edge and traversing taxiway ‘B’ before coming to a halt on the grass, approximately 380 metres from the runway threshold. There were no injuries to the pilot or the passenger.
The investigation
The investigation was based on the aircraft accident report submitted by the pilot and photographic evidence provided by the airport authority. Investigators examined the sequence of events following the touchdown and the subsequent application of power. The investigation noted that the weather conditions were fine, though the runway surface was damp, with a wind of 190° at 14 knots.
Findings
- The aircraft sustained damage to the propeller, the nose landing gear, and the right main landing gear, as well as the left wing.
- The taxiway surface also sustained damage, primarily due to propeller strikes and the failure of landing gear components.
- The accident was triggered by a firm touchdown and subsequent bounce during the landing process.