Background
On 26 August 2013, a Cirrus SR22 aircraft, registration N731CD, departed from Milan Bresso, Italy, on a flight to Zadar Airport in Croatia. The flight proceeded according to the flight plan and the aircraft landed at Zadar around 12:10 UTC.
Flight History
After receiving information from Croatian air traffic control regarding traffic, weather, and the active runway (32), the pilot requested landing on the opposite runway, 04. The stated reason was to conduct a training landing with a tailwind.
Landing and Propeller Strike
During the landing on runway 04, the aircraft bounced. The bounce caused the propeller to contact the runway surface, resulting in damage to the propeller blades.
Injuries and Damage
No injuries were reported among the pilot or any other persons. The only damage sustained was to the propeller; no other damage to the aircraft or other property occurred.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Cirrus SR22, serial number 0129, manufactured by Cirrus Design Corporation. It was registered in the United States (N731CD) and operated by Alpi Fly S.A. of Switzerland. The total airframe hours are not specified in the report.
Pilot Information
The pilot, born in 1970, held a Swiss FCL (CH.FCL) license first issued on 16 June 2011. He had a total of 519.14 flight hours. The pilot held ratings for single-engine and multi-engine piston aircraft, including instrument ratings. No passengers were on board.
Investigation and Conclusion
The Croatian Air, Maritime and Railway Accident Investigation Agency (AIN) conducted the investigation. The agency issued no safety recommendations as a result of this serious incident. The probable cause is not stated in the available report.