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 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
Aug 12, 2012 Marmara Sea, TU TC-SAS Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 13, 2011 Katowice, PL SP-IKP Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 06, 2011 Asturias, SP SP-AVD Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
May 31, 2010 Bielefeld, GE SP-AVC Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 15, 2009 Gulf of Mexico, USA N723LJ Fatal (1) destroyed Undetermined (airplane and pilot missing).
Jul 18, 2009 Perrigny, FR N752CD Fatal (1) destroyed Under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.
Mar 20, 2008 Waxhaw, NC N615WM Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the t…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.

Dec 01, 2006 Huntersville, NC N665CD Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the night instrument meteorological conditions.
Oct 25, 2006 Meadview, AZ N121LD Fatal (4) destroyed
The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and continued flight into forecasted icing conditions. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the…

The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and continued flight into forecasted icing conditions. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot's failure to follow proper operating procedures and deploy the CAPS when the airplane entered a spin. The flight service specialist's failure to follow published procedures to provide adverse weather or forecast potential hazardous conditions along the intended route of flight, as well as the air traffic controller's failure to provide the pilot with radar-displayed weather information were factors.

Aug 28, 2006 Indianapolis, IN N91MB Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inad…

The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the overloaded condition of the airplane, and the CG aft of the CG limit.

Jan 21, 2005 Hood River, OR N6057M Fatal (3) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, the low ceiling weather conditions, and dark ni…

The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, the low ceiling weather conditions, and dark night light conditions.

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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