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
Sep 08, 2018 Mason City, IA N669HT Minor substantial The pilot’s improper hand propping procedure, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact with a hangar.
Sep 07, 2018 Kennett, MO N131TX Minor substantial
The pilot’s inadvertent activation of the fuel pump control rocker switch, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributin…

The pilot’s inadvertent activation of the fuel pump control rocker switch, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with an entangled headset cord.

Aug 24, 2018 Balchik, BU LZ-SEV Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 20, 2018 Granbury, TX N1133T Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and impacting a ditc…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and impacting a ditch, tree, and fence.

Jun 30, 2018 Hudson, NY N615EM Incident substantial Collision with a deer during landing.
Jun 01, 2018 Midland, TX N670SR Fatal (2) destroyed An inadvertent stall, resulting in an uncontrollable descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
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.

Jul 05, 2016 Madrid, Spain, SP EC-KJO Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 16, 2016 Ailly-sur-Somme, FR N19BV Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
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.

Aug 30, 2014 Wallops Island, VA N930RH Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s impairment and subsequent incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined because the pilot and airplane were not recovered.
Jun 27, 2013 Shepparton, Australia, AS VH-CKS Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
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 29, 2013 Alexandria, MN N1967N Minor substantial
The failure of maintenance personnel to install a safety wire during reinstallation of the right flap, which led to the separation of the right flap r…

The failure of maintenance personnel to install a safety wire during reinstallation of the right flap, which led to the separation of the right flap rod from the right flap actuation fitting during flap extension. Contributing to the accident were inadequate inspections of the right flap during subsequent annual, prebuy, and preflight inspections.

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.
Nov 16, 2012 Show Low, AZ N800RW Minor substantial
The fatigue failure of an improperly installed nipple in the oil system of a supplemental type certificate-installed supercharger, which resulted in a…

The fatigue failure of an improperly installed nipple in the oil system of a supplemental type certificate-installed supercharger, which resulted in a complete loss of engine oil during cruise climb.

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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