Final None Oct 1, 2025

N78RC accident at Portage, WI

Cirrus Design Corp SR20 — Abnormal runway contact at C47 (Portage, WI)

DateOct 1, 2025
Tail numberN78RC
AircraftCirrus SR20 · SR20
LocationC47 — Portage, WI
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN26LA011

Probable cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and attitude for a short field landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

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