Final None Aug 3, 2022

N459BT accident at Nixon, PA

Cirrus Design Corp SR20 — Loss of control on ground at BTP (Nixon, PA)

DateAug 3, 2022
Tail numberN459BT
AircraftCirrus SR20 · SR20
LocationBTP — Nixon, PA
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA22LA352

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s right side door was properly secured prior to departing on the accident flight, and his subsequent distraction due to the door during the landing attempt.

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