Probable cause
The pilot's incorrect identification of the runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing and subsequent collision with objects.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, while in the vicinity of an unfamiliar airport, he used his global positioning system (GPS) to align the airplane with the runway. During the landing roll, the airplane impacted mailboxes and fences, and the pilot realized that he had landed on a residential street. The runway was about 1.5 miles to the west. According to a representative of the flight school that operated the airplane, there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. Examination of the airplane revealed that the wings sustained substantial damage.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA12CA082 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 22, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Brooksville, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Pilot Country Airport (X05)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cirrus Design Corp SR20
- N-number
- N497DA
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
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