Introduction
On 6 April 2007, a Cirrus SR-22, registration N220RJ, sustained damage after overrunning the grass runway at Saddlewood Manor Farm in Tetbury. The aircraft, manufactured in 2006 and equipped with a single IO-550-N piston engine, was being operated on a private flight with one pilot and one passenger on board. Neither occupant was injured.
History of the Flight
The pilot, who held a Private Pilot's Licence with 227 total flying hours (145 on type), reported that he made a normal full flap landing on Runway 09, touching down approximately 100 m from the threshold. The runway had a landing distance available (LDA) of 635 m. As the pilot applied the brakes, the wheels locked and skidded on the dry grass. The weather was good, with a headwind of about 5 kt. The pilot varied brake pressure but observed no effect. In an effort to steer, he applied full right brake only, again with no effect. The aircraft overran the runway at slow speed and collided with a dry stone wall.
Damage
The collision caused damage to the propeller and one wheel fairing. The aircraft came to rest against the wall.
Conclusion
The pilot submitted an Aircraft Accident Report form detailing the event. The AAIB Bulletin noted the incident but did not assign a probable cause. The pilot's report indicated that the wheels locked on the grass runway, preventing the aircraft from stopping before the end of the runway.