Cirrus SR20 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 37 events recorded from 2006 to 2026.

37

All Events

14

Incidents

4

Minor

1

Serious

16

Fatal (34 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 18, 2013 Randburg, SF ZS-CAP Incident destroyed Investigation pending
May 29, 2012 Duck Creek Village, UT N187PG Fatal (4) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and airplane control while maneuvering a heavily loaded airplane over high mountainous terrain in …

The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and airplane control while maneuvering a heavily loaded airplane over high mountainous terrain in a high density altitude environment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience operating fixed wing airplanes in such an environment.

Nov 26, 2011 Minas Gerias, BR PR-LJL Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 30, 2011 Fredonia, AZ N365DP Fatal (2) substantial
The non-instrument-rated pilots’ loss of situational awareness during a dark night flight over a remote area, which resulted in their failure to maint…

The non-instrument-rated pilots’ loss of situational awareness during a dark night flight over a remote area, which resulted in their failure to maintain an altitude sufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearnance. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ fatigue due to their long duty day.

Jul 20, 2011 Battle Creek, MI N93TA Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 23, 2011 Cairo Montenotte, IT LX-MPR Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 21, 2010 Sanford, FL N495DA Minor substantial The student pilot's loss of directional control during a go-around maneuver following a bounced landing.
Jul 12, 2010 Chapel Hill, NC N527MJ Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent improper go-around procedure, which resulted in a loss of directional control, run…

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent improper go-around procedure, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with a tree.

Dec 10, 2009 Oberbarnim, GE D-EYAT Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 06, 2009 Santa Barbara, CA N702TM Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise pilot induced oscillation.
Jun 05, 2008 Sanford, FL N475DA Incident minor A failure of the nose landing gear strut weldment.
Mar 18, 2006 Orlando, FL N777YM Incident substantial
Catastrophic engine failure due to a low oil level brought about by excessive blow-by and cylinder detonation. Contributing factors in this accident …

Catastrophic engine failure due to a low oil level brought about by excessive blow-by and cylinder detonation. Contributing factors in this accident were the inadequate instructions contained in Service Bulletin M89-9 and the ditch.

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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