CEN26LA173

On April 23, 2026, at about 1445 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR22T was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chanute, Kansas. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight. The airplane was enroute to Sikeston, Missouri, (SIK) when the engine made a loud “banging” noise. The pilot tried to divert to Chanute Martin Johnson Airport, CNU, but was unable to reach the airport. The engine lost all power, so the pilot declared an emergency with Air Traffic Control, Kansas City Center, and deployed the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System. At first impact with the ground near US 169 and 230th road, the wind filled the parachute and dragged the airplane into a fence flipping the airplane upside down. The parachute continued to drag the airplane, with the pilot and passenger inside, through a farm field, and another fence, flipping the airplane right side up. The engine separated from the fuselage and the pilot was able to open the door and exit the airplane. As the airplane continued across the open field, the passenger exited to the right wing. A good Samaritan pulled off the road and tried to block the airplane with his truck. The airplane impacted the truck at which time the passenger fell off the wing. The empennage separated from the main fuselage as the wind continued to drag the airplane. The cabin and wings crossed US 169 and came to rest beside US 169 near 240th Road. The airplane and engine were secured for further examination.