NTSB investigations: Cirrus Design SR22
58 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cirrus Design SR22, where the defining event was Loss of control in flight. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 5 |
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| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 |
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NTSB ERA26LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Eastpoint, FLThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper recovery from an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN25LA324Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Cleburne, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane directional control during the approach and subsequent go-around.NTSB CEN25LA223Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Unionville, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around.NTSB ERA25FA158Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCirrus Design SR22 · Franklin Township, NJOn March 30, 2025, about 1034 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus SR22, N319TM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Franklin Township, New Jersey. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB ERA24FA397Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Kill Devil Hills, NCThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR24FA313Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Provo, UTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.NTSB ERA24FA323Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Trenton, METhe pilot’s aggressive pitch and power control inputs while executing a missed approach, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN24FA095Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Little Rock, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow airplane flight manual procedures and limitations for the turbocharged engine, which…NTSB ERA23FA182Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Jesup, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering for a visual landing in low ceiling and low visibility conditions. Contributing to the…NTSB ERA23LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Fernandina Beach, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, with resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway identifier sign.NTSB CEN23LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Loveland, COThe pilot’s loss of control after encountering windshear while landing in a strong, gusting crosswind. Contributing was pilot’s decision to continue the landing with a 90-degree crosswind at 30 knots.NTSB CEN21FA299Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lamoni, IAThe pilot did not maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around after a bounced landing, which resulted in impact with terrain and a postimpact fire.NTSB CEN20WA426Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCirrus SR22 · Le Chevillotte, FranceNTSB CEN20LA379Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Chester, ARThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA20LA129Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Conway, SCThe pilot’s incorrect use of the autopilot while approaching the initial approach fix and his subsequent improper primary pitch control input while a pitch mode of the autopilot was engaged, which resulted in pitch excursions and subsequent departure from…NTSB ANC20CA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Kapolei, HIThe student pilot's loss of airplane control during a short field takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, and the designated pilot examiner's delayed remedial action.NTSB GAA19CA570Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Lexington, NEThe 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.NTSB ERA19LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Burnsville, NCThe pilot’s reliance on latent satellite weather imagery for tactical weather avoidance, which resulted in flight into thunderstorms and a loss of control. Also causal was an engine overspeed during the uncontrolled descent, which resulted in catastrophic…NTSB GAA19CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach with a tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain yaw control during an attempted go-around.NTSB CEN18FA204Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Midland, TXAn inadvertent stall, resulting in an uncontrollable descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB CEN18FA144Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Williamsburg, PAThe pilot's failure to obtain an updated weather briefing before the flight and his subsequent loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions during a diversion to an alternate airport after…NTSB CEN17FA354Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Glenwood Springs, COThe non-instrument-rated pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning, his decision to depart into forecast instrument meteorological conditions along the route of flight, and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which…NTSB ERA17FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's decision to attempt to land while a line of rain showers with microburst activity was crossing the airport, which resulted in a loss of control during a subsequent attempted go-around.NTSB CEN16FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Marion, ILThe pilots' failure to maintain adequate airspeed while executing a simulated engine failure and landing maneuver, which resulted in the wing's critical angle of attack being exceeded and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and loss of control.NTSB GAA16CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Pahokee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and lateral bank control during the aborted landing, which resulted in collision with terrain.NTSB CEN16FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's loss of airplane control during the turn back to the airport after takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impaired…NTSB CEN15FA388Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Kewanee, ILThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff into low instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA15FA330Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Alabaster, ALAn in-flight loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN15FA040Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Grover Hill, OHThe airplane's encounter with supercooled large droplet (SLD) icing, which resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. Also causal was the pilot's preflight and in-flight decision to fly in known icing conditions in an…NTSB CEN14CA469Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Granby, COThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the go-around.NTSB ERA14CA357Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lafollette, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN14LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Durango, COThe student pilot’s decision to fly solo into an unfamiliar, mountain airport during high-wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power during the attempted go-around, which was caused by an over-rich mixture setting.NTSB CEN13WA404Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCirrus Design SR22 GTS G3 · Gloucestershire, United KingdomNTSB ERA13LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Birmingham, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overreliance on the autopilot system and his inability to hand-fly the airplane once the autopilot…NTSB CEN13FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Gary, INThe pilot's loss of control during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were deficient approach control services and the pilot's loss of positional awareness.NTSB CEN12FA633Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Willard, MOThe pilot's loss of airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation experienced in night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA12FA540Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Falmouth, MAThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s poor control of the airplane during the approach.NTSB CEN11FA629Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · West Liberty, OHThe pilot’s improper decision to fly aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his recent use of multiple impairing drugs.NTSB ERA11FA414Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Palm Bay, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to secure the oil gauge rod and cap assembly before flight and his…NTSB CEN11FA401Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Columbus, OHThe pilot's spatial disorientation during the takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB CEN11FA267Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · South Bend, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach with a gusting crosswind and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin during the attempted go-around.NTSB WPR11LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's attempt to correct a landing float by adding power, followed by his premature attempt to climb the airplane out of ground effect during a balked landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure…NTSB CEN11LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Bennett, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation.NTSB WPR11FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Agua Dulce, CAThe non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control.NTSB WPR10FA383Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot‘s failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control during a turn from the base leg to final approach due to his diverted attention.NTSB ERA10FA347Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Fairfield, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continuance of an unstabilized final approach and the improper use of flaps during the go-around.NTSB ERA10CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR-22 · Everglades City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go-around.NTSB ERA09FA515Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR-22 · Rock Hill, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and altitude while maneuvering after takeoff.NTSB ERA09FA429Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR-22 · Ravenswood, WVThe pilot's improper modification of the certified, on-board oxygen system, which resulted in incapacitation due to hypoxia, and the airplane's subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB CEN09FA363Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Crystal, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during a go-around. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night lighting conditions, moderate to heavy rain, and fatigue.