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
Feb 03, 2026 Greater Manchester, OF G-GXVV Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 18, 2025 Yame City, OF JA102H Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 18, 2025 Budawang, AS VH-TEL Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 02, 2023 St. Andrä im Lunga, AU D-ESFB Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 03, 2023 Toms River, NJ N420PB Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation (somatogravic illusion), which resulted in impact wi…

The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation (somatogravic illusion), which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.

May 20, 2023 Mali Makovnik, HR PH-YMC Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
May 20, 2020 Santa Maria, CA N883PJ Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a steep and descending turn to final approach, which resulted in an aerodynam…

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a steep and descending turn to final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.

Oct 21, 2019 Belo Horizonte, BR PR-ETJ Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 17, 2016 Muan, KS HL1210 Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 04, 2016 Egmond, NL G-ZOGT Fatal (1) 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.

Jun 23, 2011 Cairo Montenotte, IT LX-MPR Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
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
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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