# NTSB WPR26LA192: Cirrus Design SR22T, N252LM, Vernal, UT, May 16, 2026 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report - Date: May 16, 2026, 14:00 local (20:00 UTC) - Place: Vernal, UT · KVEL - Coordinates: 40.437679, -109.50893 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.4377&lon=-109.5089&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-flare/touchdown: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 25, 2026 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Investigation class: Class 4 - Basic report with no Prelim publish - NTSB office: Western Pacific Region - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 203006 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR26LA192 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203006/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=203006 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA192 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare with a gusting crosswind. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22T, 19 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=2130004), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22T, 10 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=2130004), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Wind: gusts](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22T, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045/cases.md?model=2130004), [All aircraft, 1,199 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045/cases.md) - [Wind: crosswind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22T, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md?model=2130004), [All aircraft, 1,008 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: lateral/bank control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062023): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22T, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062023/cases.md?model=2130004), [All aircraft, 390 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062023/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300) (defining event); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22T, 13 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=2130004), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Other weather encounter](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400); cases with it: [Cirrus Design SR22T, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md?model=2130004), [All aircraft, 1,127 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot of the airplane reported that, during the landing flare, the airplane encountered an estimated over 40 knot crosswind gust. The right wing was lifted; the pilot corrected with aileron and rudder and applied full power to the engine to go-around. Subsequently, the left-wing tip struck the ground, and the airplane spun 180° as it exited the left side of the runway. The airplane came to rest upright and sustained substantial damage to the right-wing spar and aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 17 with wind from 280° at 16 knots, gusting 25 knots. A peak gust recorded one minute after the accident was from 270° at 37 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N252LM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N252LM), registered now, S/N 0543, built 2013 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T - Registry model: [Cirrus Design SR22T](https://openairdocs.org/model/cirrus-design-sr22t) (registry code 2130004) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental TSIO-550-K](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-k) (registry code 17410, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 0543 - Year built: 2013 - Airframe hours: 1086 - Engines: CONT MOTOR TSIO-550-K 315 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Forest Restoration Inc - Registered owner: Forest Restoration Inc - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, April 28, 2026, 27 hours before - Departed: KGNG, Gooding, ID - Destination: Same as departure - Flight plan: IFR - Airport: KVEL, Vernal Regional, runway 17, 7,000 × 100 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Airframe parachute, Angle of attack indicator, Auto-pilot, Electronic flight bag or handheld device, Electronic multifunction display, ADS-B, Stall warning system, Handheld GPS, Electronic primary flight display ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 61; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review May 31, 2025; seat: left; restraint: 5-point; flight hours: 1,454 total, 580 in this make and model, 1,337 as pilot in command, 66 in the last 90 days, 31 in the last 30 days, 0 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 280° at 16 knots, gusting 25 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 11,000 ft broken - Temperature: 72 °F, dew point 28 °F - Altimeter: 29.79 inHg - Turbulence: Light - Observed at: KVEL - METAR: METAR KVEL 161953Z AUTO 28016G25KT 10SM FEW033 BKN110 22/M02 A2979 RMK AO2 PK WND 27046/1941 RAB36E53 SLP024 P0000 ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20260516006449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260516006449A), May 16, 2026: Cirrus Design Corp SR22T, Vernal, UT, Substantial damage. The pilot was attempting to land on runway 17. The pilot stated that prior to touch down winds were within aircraft limits but when he was about to touchdown… ## Docket (3 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on June 25, 2026, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=203006. 3.1 MB in all. - Pilot/operator aircraft accident report, NTSB form 6120.1 (item 1, PDF, 11 pages, 1.5 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20449738&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=6120%20online%20signed_Redacted-Rel.pdf - Memorandum for record a�� telephone interview, pilot (item 2, PDF, 1 page, 136 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20453477&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Memorandum%20of%20Record%20email_Redacted-Rel.pdf - Photos (item 3, PDF, 4 pages, 1.5 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20452184&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Docket%20pic%20array%20WPR26LA192-Rel.pdf From the NTSB's public API. 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