Cirrus SR22 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 124 events recorded from 2005 to 2025.

124

All Events

60

Incidents

16

Minor

8

Serious

38

Fatal (74 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 22, 2019 Burnsville, NC N404PE Incident substantial
The pilot’s reliance on latent satellite weather imagery for tactical weather avoidance, which resulted in flight into thunderstorms and a loss of con…

The pilot’s reliance on latent satellite weather imagery for tactical weather avoidance, which resulted in flight into thunderstorms and a loss of control. Also causal was an engine overspeed during the uncontrolled descent, which resulted in catastrophic damage to the magnetos and a total loss of engine power. Findings Environmental issues Thunderstorm - Effect on operation

Jul 30, 2019 Cloquet, MN N353KT Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Jul 29, 2019 Norrtalje, Stickhome, SW D-EPFH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 2019 Kolding, DA N830CD Incident Investigation pending
Jun 21, 2019 Grotten, CT N727HG Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain pitch control, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
Jun 09, 2019 Trenton, NJ N616AB Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequ…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent substantial damage.

Jun 02, 2019 Denver, CO N581SD Incident substantial
The pilot's improper control inputs on approach, which resulted in a hard landing near the runway edge, a runway excursion, and impact with runway lig…

The pilot's improper control inputs on approach, which resulted in a hard landing near the runway edge, a runway excursion, and impact with runway lighting. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Feb 20, 2019 Tulsa, OK N381DE Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach with a tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain yaw control during an attempted go-around…

The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach with a tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain yaw control during an attempted go-around.

Jan 06, 2019 Lanseria, SF ZS-ARI Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 18, 2018 Toussus-Le-Noble, FR N842CD Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 23, 2018 Greenville, SC N82SN Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare with a gusting, right quartering headwind, which resulted in a hard landing.
Nov 21, 2018 Sand Creek, WI N579CP Incident substantial The mechanic's failure to properly secure the air reference line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Sep 30, 2018 Addison, TX N818GM Incident substantial
Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the muffler attachment hardware, which resulted in the muffler separating in flight, thermal damage t…

Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the muffler attachment hardware, which resulted in the muffler separating in flight, thermal damage that interrupted the magnetos’ function, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.

Sep 19, 2018 Frederick, MD N56PE Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.
Jun 30, 2018 Hudson, NY N615EM Incident substantial Collision with a deer during landing.
Apr 08, 2018 Lowville, NY C-GMDQ Incident substantial The pilot's diverted attention, which resulted in his inadequate monitoring of the airplane's attitude and a loss of control in flight.
Jan 07, 2017 Meeker, CO N5VK Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination from an undetermined source.
Oct 23, 2016 Kirksville, MO N528HB Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper compensation for changing wind during the landing flare, which resulted in an off-centered landing and a subsequent loss of direc…

The pilot’s improper compensation for changing wind during the landing flare, which resulted in an off-centered landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.

Apr 21, 2016 Church Hill, MD N27ML Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to land on an unlighted grass airstrip at night, resulting in landing long, a loss of directional control, and collapsed landing …

The pilot's decision to land on an unlighted grass airstrip at night, resulting in landing long, a loss of directional control, and collapsed landing gear producing substantial damage to the landing gear attachment point and left wing.

Mar 21, 2016 Kagoshima, JA JA01YK Incident minor Investigation pending
Jan 08, 2016 CONCORD, NC C-GXXJ Incident substantial
The pilot’s inadequate management of the airplane’s automated systems, which resulted in a loss of control during an instrument approach and necessita…

The pilot’s inadequate management of the airplane’s automated systems, which resulted in a loss of control during an instrument approach and necessitated his subsequent deployment of the airplane’s parachute system.

Aug 27, 2015 Scottsdale, AZ N915TD Incident minor The failure of the nose landing gear due to unanticipated fatigue loads.
Feb 28, 2015 Ljubljana, Moste, Slovenia, SI S5-DJW Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 26, 2015 Maui, PO N7YT Incident substantial
The pilot's inability to transfer fuel from the aft auxiliary fuel tank to the main fuel tanks for reasons that could not be determined because the ai…

The pilot's inability to transfer fuel from the aft auxiliary fuel tank to the main fuel tanks for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was ditched and not recovered.

Sep 25, 2014 Elko, NV N73TW Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision w…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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