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October 1, 2025 · Cirrus Design SR20 · N78RC
Portage, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Portage, WI
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR20 (2002)
Tail Number
N78RC
Operator
Wisconsin Aviation - Four Lakes
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA011
The student pilot was attempting a short field landing. While on final approach he slowed to just above 70 knots. Just after this, the instructor noticed the pitch attitude increase and the airspeed decrease so he called out, “go around, go, go!” and attempted to help advance the throttle but the student was already doing it. The airplane landed just beyond the runway numbers and then became airborne again. The student and instructor completed the traffic pattern and landed uneventfully. The flight instructor examined the main landing gear and did not find any damage present, so they returned to their home base whereupon the flight instructor found substantial damage to the structure for the vertical stabilizer. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions of failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB 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.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was attempting a short field landing. While on final approach he slowed to just above 70 knots. Just after this, the instructor noticed the pitch attitude increase and the airspeed decrease so he called out, “go around, go, go!” and attempted to help advance the throttle but the student was already doing it. The airplane landed just beyond the runway numbers and then became airborne again. The student and instructor completed the traffic pattern and landed uneventfully. The flight instructor examined the main landing gear and did not find any damage present, so they returned to their home base whereupon the flight instructor found substantial damage to the structure for the vertical stabilizer. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions of failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPortage Muni (0nm SE)
Runway18
Runway Length3770 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCirrus Design SR20
Tail NumberN78RC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWisconsin Aviation - Four Lakes
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360 ES · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 31 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F
Altimeter30.24 inHg
Observation Time10:35
Weather SourceWFAC