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Peyton, Colorado

April 8, 2022 · NTSB CEN22LA171 · CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 (N248G)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s decision to not activate the runway lighting and misjudged the runway location, which resulted in a collision with a windsock.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Pilot
  • Environmental issues-Operating environment-Airport facilities/design-Runway lighting-Decision related to condition
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Use of equip/system-Pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Heading/course-Not attained/maintained

Details

NTSB ReportCEN22LA171
AircraftCIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22
RegistrationN248G
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.9477, -104.5720
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