# NTSB GAA19CA299: Cirrus SR20, N902ES, San Antonio, TX, May 31, 2019 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: May 31, 2019, 14:32 local (19:32 UTC) - Place: San Antonio, TX - Coordinates: 29.743888, -98.453056 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.7439&lon=-98.4531&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-aborted after touchdown: Collision during takeoff/land](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report August 3, 2020 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 99525 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA19CA299 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/99525/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=99525 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA299 ## Probable cause The pilot's inadequate approach, delayed decision to abort the landing, and failure to properly configure the flap setting for the initial climb during the attempted aborted landing, which resulted in impact with trees. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: descent/approach/glide path](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR20, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md?model=2130000), [All aircraft, 809 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md) - [Info processing/decision: decision making/judgment](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR20, 12 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md?model=2130000), [All aircraft, 3,098 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: climb rate](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062035): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR20, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062035/cases.md?model=2130000), [All aircraft, 265 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062035/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: use of equip/system](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063015): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR20, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063015/cases.md?model=2130000), [All aircraft, 1,391 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063015/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: tree(s)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Effect on operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR20, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020/cases.md?model=2130000), [All aircraft, 933 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Approach: Miscellaneous/other](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR20, 9 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md?model=2130000), [All aircraft, 1,556 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md) - [Landing: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR20, 15 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=2130000), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md) - [Landing: Attempted remediation/recovery](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR20, 13 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060/sequence.md?model=2130000), [All aircraft, 1,422 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060/sequence.md) - [Landing-aborted after touchdown: Collision during takeoff/land](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490) (defining event); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR20, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/sequence.md?model=2130000), [All aircraft, 1,309 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that, during the approach, the airspeed was about 80 knots, but the airplane was slightly high. The airplane floated down the runway further than normal before it touched down. When the pilot determined that he would not have enough runway to stop the airplane, he aborted the landing. The airplane did not climb as he expected, and it subsequently impacted trees. The pilot added that he believed that the reason the airplane failed to climb was due to his failure to retract the flaps to 50%. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that, during the approach, the airspeed was about 80 knots, but he was slightly high. The pilot stated that the airplane floated down the runway further than normal before it touched down, and when he determined that he would not have enough runway to stop, he aborted the landing. The airplane did not climb as he expected, and subsequently impacted trees. The pilot added that he believed that the reason for the lack of climb was due to his failure to retract the flaps to 50%. A witness reported that the airplane landed further down the runway than normal, departed the runway, and began the takeoff from the grass alongside the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N902ES](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N902ES), registered now, S/N 1253, built 2002 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cirrus SR20 (No Series) - Registry model: [Cirrus Design SR20](https://openairdocs.org/model/cirrus-design-sr20) (registry code 2130000) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental IO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-360-series) (registry code 17025, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 1253 - Year built: 2002 - Airframe hours: 992.4 - Engines: Continental IO-360-ES16B 200 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, March 21, 2019 - Departed: 1T8, San Antonio, TX - Destination: 1T8, San Antonio, TX - Airport: 1T8, Bulverde Airpark, runway 16, 2,890 × 40 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Electronic multifunction display, Auto-pilot, Airframe parachute ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 51; injuries: minor; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review September 27, 2018; seat: left; restraint: 4-point; flight hours: 116.6 total, 12.6 in this make and model, 59 as pilot in command, 12.1 in the last 90 days, 3.2 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 6° at 8 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 90 °F - Observed at: 13 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 20190531009609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190531009609A), May 31, 2019: Cirrus Design Corp SR20, Bulverde, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed long and delayed initiating a go around. Failed to retract the flaps from full position. The aircraft departed the left side of the runway… ## Docket (5 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on May 20, 2020, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=99525. 4.7 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 3.6 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40483836&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - Pilot's Statement (item 2, .PDF, 679 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40483837&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%27s%20Statement-Master.PDF - Record of Conversation - Pilot (item 3, .PDF, 88 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40483838&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation%20-%20Pilot-Master.PDF - FAA Inspector's Statement (item 4, .PDF, 125 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40483839&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=FAA%20Inspector%27s%20Statement-Master.PDF - Accident Photo (item 5, .PDF, 224 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40483840&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Photo-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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