Probable cause
The pilot's improper landing flare with a gusting, right quartering headwind, which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during a night landing, he flared too high, and the airplane descended and landed hard. The airplane exited the runway, but the pilot was able to maneuver the airplane back onto the runway without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing rib.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA19CA094 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 23, 2018
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Nearest airport
- Greenville Downtown (GMU)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Dusk
Cirrus SR22
- N-number
- N82SN
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2014
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.