# NTSB CEN12LA495: Cirrus Design SR22, N462CP, Lakeview, AR, July 29, 2012 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 29, 2012, 14:30 local (19:30 UTC) - Place: Lakeview, AR - Coordinates: 36.369384, -92.530258 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.3694&lon=-92.5303&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Takeoff: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report July 29, 2013 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: NTSB, FAA FSDO, Cirrus Aircraft Corporation - NTSB case key (mKey): 84518 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN12LA495 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/84518/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=84518 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA495 ## Probable cause The pilot’s loss of control during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Not determined](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000): Not determined › Not determined · Unknown/Not determined (probable cause); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22, 25 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000/cases.md?model=2130001), [All aircraft, 2,247 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22, 35 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=2130001), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22, 94 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=2130001), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Takeoff: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22, 32 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=2130001), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22, 40 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=2130001), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Unknown: Unknown or undetermined](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/000); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22, 11 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/000/sequence.md?model=2130001), [All aircraft, 1,703 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/000/sequence.md) ## Analysis During the takeoff roll on a grass runway, the airplane veered right and impacted trees and a fence. A check of the runway surface did not reveal any obstacles or reasons for the right turn. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any preimpact malfunctions with the airplane’s controls. The airplane was equipped with a Recoverable Data Module (RDM,) which records various aircraft parameters, including brake temperatures. The right brake temperature started at about 105 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and rose to a high of about 120 degrees F. The left brake temperature was not captured by the RDM, suggesting that the temperature sensor was not working at the time of the accident. Without the left brake sensor reading, a comparison of the left and right brake temperatures cannot be made; therefore, it cannot be determined if the pilot inadvertently applied the right brake during the takeoff roll. ## Factual narrative On July 29, 2012, about 1430 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR22 airplane, N462CP, veered right during the takeoff roll and impacted trees near Gastons Airport (3M0), Lakeview, Arkansas. The private rated pilot and two passengers were not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was owned and operated by RTJ Aircraft, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which operated without a flight plan. The flight was originating from 3M0 at the time of the accident. The pilot reported to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that during the takeoff roll the airplane pulled to the right. He was unable to correct the right turn and the airplane impacted a fence and trees before coming to a stop. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the outboard section of the left wing impacted a tree and was severed from the rest of wing; the remaining section, near the wing root, remained with the fuselage. A small outboard section of the right wing was separated during impact with the tree. The grass runway surface had the airplane’s tracks leading to the right, into the trees and fence. No obstacles or airplane debris were noted on the runway surface. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and a technical representative from the airframe manufacturer examined the airplane at a salvage yard. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions. The airplane’s Recoverable Data Module (RDM) and flight display’s data cards were removed and sent to the NTSB Vehicle Recorder Laboratory in Washington, D.C., for download. The display’s data cards did not contain any suitable data. The RDM records numerous airplane parameters. The RDM normally records both left and right brake temperatures; however, data for the left brake was absent on the RDM. The temperature data for the right brake started at about 105 degrees F, and rose to a maximum of about 120 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Other than the missing left brake temperature readings, no other abnormalities were noted. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N462CP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N462CP), registered now, S/N 3275, built 2008 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 - Registry model: [Cirrus Design SR22](https://openairdocs.org/model/cirrus-design-sr22) (registry code 2130001) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental IO-550-N](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-550-n) (registry code 17215, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 3275 - Engines: CONT MOTOR IO-550-N 310 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Rtj Aircraft Inc - Registered owner: Rtj Aircraft Inc - Departed: 3M0, Lakeview, AR - Destination: 3M0, Lakeview, AR - Airport: 3M0, Gastons Airport ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 30; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: unknown; seat: left ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 80° at 9 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 100 °F, dew point 61 °F - Altimeter: 29.96 inHg - Observed at: KBPK, 4 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20120729017989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120729017989A), Jul 29, 2012: Cirrus Design Corp SR22, Lakeview, AR, Substantial damage. On July 29, 2012 at 1300 CST, a Cirrus 22T, N462CP, [privacy data omitted] to the pilot in command with two passengers on board. The aircraft was on takeoff… ## Docket (10 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on June 11, 2013, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=84518. 4.3 MB in all. - Recorder Device - Specialist's Factual Report (item 1, .PDF, 454 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40392287&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Recorder%20Device%20-%20Specialist%27s%20Factual%20Report-Master.PDF - Recorded Data 17 - Attachment 1 - Tabular Data(CSV) (item 2, .CSV, 22 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40382436&FileExtension=.csv&FileName=Recorded%20Data%2017%20-%20Attachment%201%20-%20Tabular%20Data(CSV)-Master.csv - Memo (item 3, .PDF, 144 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40392269&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Memo-Master.PDF - Weather Reports and Records (item 4, .PDF, 77 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40392270&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Reports%20and%20Records-Master.PDF - Recoverable Data Module (RDM) - plots (item 5, .PDF, 153 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40392272&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Recoverable%20Data%20Module%20(RDM)%20-%20plots-Master.PDF - Statement of Party Representatives to NTSB Investigation (item 6, .PDF, 105 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40392274&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Statement%20of%20Party%20Representatives%20to%20NTSB%20Investigation-Redacted.PDF - Release of Aircraft Wreckage, NTSB Form 6120.15 (item 7, .PDF, 49 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40392275&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Release%20of%20Aircraft%20Wreckage,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.15-Redacted.PDF - Release of Aircraft Wreckage, NTSB Form 6120.15 (NVM componets) (item 8, .PDF, 40 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40392276&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Release%20of%20Aircraft%20Wreckage,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.15%20%20(NVM%20componets)-Redacted.PDF - Photo 1: Aircraft impact area; trees and fence (FAA photo) (item 9, .PDF, 1.5 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40392278&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%201%3A%20Aircraft%20impact%20area;%20trees%20and%20fence%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20(FAA%20photo)-Master.PDF - Photo 2: Airplane wreckage (FAA photo) (item 10, .PDF, 1.8 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40392279&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%202%3A%20Airplane%20wreckage%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20(FAA%20photo)-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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