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
May 16, 2013 Dallas, TX N715CD Incident
The failure of the airplane’s parachute to deploy when activated during a loss of control in cruise flight due to the dynamic maneuvering of the airpl…

The failure of the airplane’s parachute to deploy when activated during a loss of control in cruise flight due to the dynamic maneuvering of the airplane at the time of the activation, which exceeded the parachute system’s certification requirements.

Mar 27, 2013 Zhuhai Sanzao Airport, CH B-9592 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 06, 2012 Eden Prairie, MN N8161M Incident substantial The pilot's failure to ensure the airplane was secured prior to attempting an engine start by handpropping.
Mar 31, 2011 Winslow, AZ N957CD Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
Mar 19, 2011 Mesa, AZ N329SM Incident substantial
The pilot's attempt to correct a landing float by adding power, followed by his premature attempt to climb the airplane out of ground effect during a …

The pilot's attempt to correct a landing float by adding power, followed by his premature attempt to climb the airplane out of ground effect during a balked landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly configure the flaps for the balked landing attempt.

Jan 16, 2010 Fredericksburg, TX N155SR Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his failure to properly execute a go-around.
Dec 01, 2007 Hendersonville, NC N874SR Incident destroyed The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.
Apr 09, 2007 Luna, NM N953CD Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to activate the pitot heat while flying in the clouds and visible moisture, resulting in pitot tube contamination and the subseque…

the pilot's failure to activate the pitot heat while flying in the clouds and visible moisture, resulting in pitot tube contamination and the subsequent loss of air data for the primary flight display. Contributing to the accident was the icing conditions, and the pilot's subsequent spatial disorientation.

Mar 10, 2006 Scottsdale, AZ N8141L Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
Jan 13, 2006 Childersburg, AL N87HK Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, failure to obtain a current weather briefing, and his decision to operate the airplane into a known area of…

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, failure to obtain a current weather briefing, and his decision to operate the airplane into a known area of icing outside the airplanes certification standards resulting in the aircraft accumulating ice, a loss of airspeed, an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with trees.

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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