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November 6, 2020 · NTSB CEN21LA051 · CIRRUS SR22 (N418DE)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing with a gusting crosswind and his failure to go around and relinquish control of the airplane when directed by the instructor pilot.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Student/instructed pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Understanding/comprehension-Student/instructed pilot
  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Instructor/check pilot

Details

NTSB ReportCEN21LA051
AircraftCIRRUS SR22
RegistrationN418DE
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.5700, -104.8490
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