# NTSB CEN24LA367: Cirrus Design SR22, N565CP, Lakeway, TX, September 25, 2024

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report
- Date: September 25, 2024, 18:33 local (23:33 UTC)
- Place: Lakeway, TX
- Coordinates: 30.35464, -97.994566
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.3546&lon=-97.9946&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Defining event: [Approach-VFR pattern final: Aerodynamic stall/spin](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious, 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report August 19, 2026
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- Investigation class: Class 3
- NTSB office: Central Region
- Parties: FAA, Cirrus Aircraft
- NTSB case key (mKey): 195201
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN24LA367
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/195201/pdf
- NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=195201
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA367

## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control during a go-around.

## Findings

NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause.

- [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)
- [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)
- [Performance/control parameters: airspeed](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062010): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22, 24 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062010/cases.md?model=2130001), [All aircraft, 1,681 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062010/cases.md)
- [Performance/control parameters: angle of attack](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062042): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Capability exceeded (probable cause); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22, 14 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062042/cases.md?model=2130001), [All aircraft, 990 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062042/cases.md)

## Sequence of events

The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened.

- [Approach-VFR pattern final: Aerodynamic stall/spin](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241) (defining event); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22, 19 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241/sequence.md?model=2130001), [All aircraft, 1,529 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241/sequence.md)
- [Approach-VFR go-around: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22, 74 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?model=2130001), [All aircraft, 5,002 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md)
- [Landing: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22, 16 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=2130001), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md)

## Analysis

During descent to the destination airport, the pilot confirmed that the closest weather station reported the wind from 030° at 10 knots, gusting to 16 knots, so he planned to land on runway 34. While on the base leg of the traffic pattern, he extended the flaps to 100%, reduced the engine power, and slowed to 85 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS). While on final approach and after clearing a set of powerlines that were perpendicular to the runway, he made a steep approach to the runway. As the airplane was above the displaced threshold, the airspeed decreased to about 63 KIAS, entered an aerodynamic stall, and landed hard on the runway. As the airplane bounced, the pilot increased engine power to go around, then lost control, veered off the left side of the runway and impacted a tree and terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and engine mount. Postaccident examination of the runway revealed three distinct gouges where the landing gear impacted during the hard, bounced landing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

## Factual narrative

On September 25, 2024, at 1833 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR22 airplane, N565CP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lakeway, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he entered the traffic pattern at Lakeway Airpark (3R9), Lakeway, Texas. The closest weather reporting station, located about 9 nautical miles from the airport, indicated wind from 030° at 10 knots, gusting to 16 knots, so he planned to land on runway 34. While on the base leg, he extended full flaps and reduced the engine power to 30%. While on final approach, and after clearing a set of powerlines that were perpendicular to the runway, he made a steeper approach to the runway. Once the airplane was above the displaced threshold, the nose suddenly pitched down so he increased power, but the airplane bounced and veered off the left side of the runway. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Surveillance video of accident sequence was provided by a homeowner. The video showed the airplane landing on runway 34 when it touched down before the displaced threshold toward the left side of the runway. The airplane banked left as it climbed slightly, then the left wing impacted a small tree. The airplane spun left as the left wing dragged on the ground and continued to spin the airplane to the left. The airplane nosed down, and the propeller/engine impacted the ground and separated from the airplane. The airplane faced the runway as it slid backward, then continued to rotate to the left. The airplane came to rest upright with the left wing mostly separated from the fuselage. The airplane was equipped with a Garmin G1000 Integrated Flight Deck and a Heads Up Technologies recoverable data module recorder. A review of the data showed that the airplane departed from Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, Tyler, Texas, at 1727:40 and turned to the southwest and climbed to 6,770 ft GPS altitude with the autopilot engaged. At 1820:30, the airplane descended and leveled off at about 1,900 ft GPS altitude. At 1830:09, the autopilot was disconnected. At 1830:30, the airplane turned to the south, entering a left downwind for runway 34 at 3R9. At 1831:40, the airplane turned base, then flaps were extended to 100% at 1832:06. At 1832:16 the airplane turned final at 1,314 ft GPS altitude and 85 KIAS. At 1833:09, the pitch increased to +7°, and the stall warning activated for about one second. At about 1833:10, the airspeed was 59 KIAS and the airplane began deviating to the left of the extended runway centerline and began climbing. The engine RPMs increased to nearly full power at this time. At this point the airplane was over the displaced threshold. The stall warning activated again at 1833:11. The airplane descended at1833:17 and impacted terrain. The responding FAA inspector and representatives from Cirrus Aircraft reported that there were three distinct gouges in the runway where the landing gear impacted during the bounced landing. Postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. According to the Cirrus SR22 airplane flight manual, the stall speed with 100% flaps ranged from 63 to 64 KIAS, depending on the airplane’s center of gravity.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N565CP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N565CP), registered now, S/N 3334 (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: 3334
- Airframe hours: 1533
- Engines: Continental IO-550 310 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Ballent Aviation LLC
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, June 25, 2024, 41.5 hours before
- Departed: TYR, Tyler, TX
- Destination: Same as departure
- Flight plan: VFR
- Airport: 3R9, Lakeway Airpark, runway 34, 3,930 × 70 ft, asphalt
- Equipment: Data recorder, Auto-pilot, Airframe parachute, Stall warning system, Electronic primary flight display, Electronic multifunction display

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 65; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; last flight review February 18, 2023; seat: left; restraint: 4-point; flight hours: 198 total, 139 in this make and model, 30 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 30° at 10 knots, gusting 16
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 57 °F
- Altimeter: 29.94 inHg
- Observed at: KRYW, 9 nm away
- METAR: KRYW 252335Z AUTO 05009G17KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A2994 RMK AO2 T02630144

## 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 20240925014289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240925014289A), Sep 25, 2024: Cirrus Design Corp SR22, Lakeway, TX, Substantial damage. On September 25, 2024, at 1830 hours, a Cirrus SR22, encountered an accident while attempting to land in Lakeway, TX, runway 34. Aircraft departed runway,…

## Docket (13 files)

The files NTSB released with the investigation on August 19, 2026, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=195201. 102 MB in all.

- Pilot/operator aircraft accident report, NTSB form 6120.1 (item 1, PDF, 11 pages, 8.0 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=17846932&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=6120%20-%20Pilot_Redacted-Rel.pdf
- FAA accident report form 8020-23 - completed by the pilot (item 2, PDF, 4 pages, 5.3 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=17847031&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=FAA%20Accident%20Report%20Form%208020-23_Redacted-Rel.pdf
- NTSB investigation summary (item 3, PDF, 6 pages, 167 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=19704128&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=NTSB%20Investigation%20Summary-Rel.pdf
- Photos (item 4, PDF, 7 pages, 6 photos, 4.3 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=17846774&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Docket%20photos_Redacted-Rel.pdf
- Cockpit display - specialist's factual report (item 5, PDF, 12 pages, 2.1 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=19661307&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Cockpit%20Display%20Factual%20Report-Rel.pdf
- Cockpit display - specialist's factual report attachment 1 - tabular data (item 6, CSV, 1.3 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=19661317&FileExtension=csv&FileName=all%20data%20for%20docket%20whole%20flight-Rel.csv
- Cirrus SR22 AFM excerpts (item 7, PDF, 4 pages, 1.9 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=19703350&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Cirrus%20SR22%20AFM%20Excerpts-Rel.pdf
- Reports from local agencies - lakeway police deparment (item 8, PDF, 7 pages, 691 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=19703704&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Police%20Report%20and%20Statements_Redacted-Rel.pdf
- FAA ADS-B tabular data (item 9, XLSX, 8.4 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=17847812&FileExtension=xlsx&FileName=20240925_A739BD_566251363_ADSB-Rel.xlsx
- FAA ADS-B kmz file (item 10, KMZ, 236 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=17846952&FileExtension=kmz&FileName=20240925_A739BD_566251363-Rel.kmz
- Maintenance records (item 11, PDF, 3 pages, 67.3 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=17847049&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Maintenance%20records_Redacted-Rel.pdf
- Release of aircraft wreckage, NTSB form 6120.15 (item 12, PDF, 1 page, 1.8 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=17846852&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Wreckage%20Release%20N565CP_Redacted-Rel.pdf
- Statement of party representatives to NTSB investigation (item 13, PDF, 1 page, 107 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=17846784&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Party%20Form%20-%20Cirrus_Redacted-Rel.pdf

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