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 11, 2020 Lafayette, IN N678EC Serious (1)
The pilot's failure to monitor aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of control when a passenger inadvertently moved the control stick, and the p…

The pilot's failure to monitor aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of control when a passenger inadvertently moved the control stick, and the pilot and other passenger's decision to unbuckle their restraints inflight.

Nov 22, 2019 Tyler, TX N969JM Serious (2) substantial A total loss of engine power as a result of detonation due to a combination of improper magneto to engine timing and a rich fuel mixture.
Sep 25, 2019 Lexington, NE N1216N Serious (1) substantial The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
Aug 19, 2019 Tappahannock, VA N621JE Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's inability to land on the runway in dark night conditions with reported smoke in the cockpit, which necessitated the deployment of the airp…

The pilot's inability to land on the runway in dark night conditions with reported smoke in the cockpit, which necessitated the deployment of the airplane's parachute system.

May 16, 2016 Ailly-sur-Somme, FR N19BV Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 30, 2010 Mathias, WV N567WT Serious (1) substantial The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during an instrument approach in turbulent weather conditions.
Nov 10, 2008 Turriaco, IT D-EPRM Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 05, 2007 Sydney, AS VH-HYY Serious (2) substantial 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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