At about 1500 Eastern time, the airplane sustained a flight control malfunction. The airline transport pilot was not injured and the airplane was not damaged. Visual conditions prevailed for the post-maintenance test flight following a required inspection. No anomalies were noted during the preflight inspection, engine start, taxi, run-up, and takeoff roll. As the airplane was returning to land and as the pilot reduced power, the nose pitched down. The pilot tried to pull back on the yoke to flare, but the elevator control stuck in the mid-range position. The airplane touched down on the nose gear first and then bounced. The touchdowns jolt seemed to free the elevator control and the pilot completed a normal landing. The airplanes pitch trim cartridge was sent to the manufacturer for further examination.
June 1, 2009, Greenville, S.C., Cirrus Design Corp. SR22
At about 1500 Eastern time, the airplane sustained a flight control malfunction. The airline transport pilot was not injured and the airplane was not damaged. Visual conditions prevailed for the post-maintenance test flight following a required inspection. No anomalies were noted during the preflight inspection, engine start, taxi, run-up, and takeoff roll.
Key Takeaways:
- A flight control malfunction occurred during a post-maintenance test flight, where the elevator control became stuck in mid-range during the landing attempt.
- The airplane touched down nose-gear first, and the jolt from this impact freed the elevator control, allowing the pilot to complete a normal landing without injury or damage.
- The airplane's pitch trim cartridge was sent to the manufacturer for further examination following the incident.
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