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 19, 2019 Tappahannock, VA N621JE Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's inability to land on the runway in dark night conditions with reported smoke in the cockpit, which necessitated the deployment of the airp…

The pilot's inability to land on the runway in dark night conditions with reported smoke in the cockpit, which necessitated the deployment of the airplane's parachute system.

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 24, 2019 Americus, GA N921CD Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s decision to depart in dark instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane …

The pilot’s decision to depart in dark instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s and pilot-rated passenger’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight and the pilot’s anti-authority attitude.

Jul 18, 2019 Leutasch, Austria, AU D-EUFO Fatal (1) destroyed 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.

May 24, 2019 Grover, UT N809SR Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's encounter with moderate to severe icing conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in structural icing and a subsequent loss of contr…

The pilot's encounter with moderate to severe icing conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in structural icing and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue a flight route through known moderate to severe icing conditions.

May 12, 2019 Abergavenny, UK 2-RORO Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 31, 2019 Farmington, NM N173CT Fatal (1) destroyed
The noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into an area of forecast instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in …

The noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into an area of forecast instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control.

Mar 05, 2019 Atlantic Ocean, AO N345DM Minor substantial A loss of oil pressure and subsequent total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
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.

Feb 16, 2019 Ely, NV N917SR Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and icing conditions which resulted in a hig…

The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and icing conditions which resulted in a high rate of descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate weather reporting from the airport weather reporting facility.

Jan 06, 2019 Lanseria, SF ZS-ARI Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 18, 2018 Toussus-Le-Noble, FR N842CD Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 10, 2018 Beauberry, FR F-HUGE Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 29, 2018 Kennesaw, GA N597CP Minor substantial The total loss of engine power due to the interruption of oil circulation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
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.
Oct 12, 2018 Midland, TX N729TG Minor substantial The loss of engine power due to excessive fuel flow.
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.
Sep 16, 2018 Montauk, NY N161DL Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to properly secure his seat before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding back as the airplane accelerated dur…

The pilot's failure to properly secure his seat before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding back as the airplane accelerated during takeoff, his inability to reach the pedals, and the subsequent loss of directional control and impact with trees and shrubs.

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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