NTSB investigations: Cirrus Design SR22
319 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cirrus Design SR22. 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.
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NTSB ERA19FA234Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Americus, GAThe pilot’s decision to depart in dark instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s and pilot-rated passenger’s self-induced pressure to…NTSB GAA19WA455Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCirrus SR22 · Kolding, DenmarkThe government of Denmark has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CIRRUS SR22 airplane that occurred on July 17, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Denmark's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB GAA19CA379Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Grotten, CTThe pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain pitch control, which resulted in a porpoised landing.NTSB GAA19CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Trenton, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent substantial damage.NTSB GAA19CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Denver, COThe pilot's improper control inputs on approach, which resulted in a hard landing near the runway edge, a runway excursion, and impact with runway lighting. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR19FA154Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Grover, UTThe pilot's encounter with moderate to severe icing conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in structural icing and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue a flight route through known moderate…NTSB WPR19FA103Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Farmington, NMThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into an area of forecast instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA19TA120Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportCirrus SR22 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)A loss of oil pressure and subsequent total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.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 WPR19FA084Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Ely, NVThe pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and icing conditions which resulted in a high rate of descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate weather reporting…NTSB CEN19WA080Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCirrus SR22 · Toussus-Le-Noble, FranceThe government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CIRRUS SR22 airplane that occurred on December 18, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ERA19LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Kennesaw, GAThe total loss of engine power due to the interruption of oil circulation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN18LA392Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Addison, TXMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of the muffler attachment hardware, which resulted in the muffler separating in flight, thermal damage that interrupted the magnetos’ function, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA18CA578Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Frederick, MDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.NTSB ERA18LA253Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Montauk, NYThe pilot's failure to properly secure his seat before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding back as the airplane accelerated during takeoff, his inability to reach the pedals, and the subsequent loss of directional control and impact…NTSB GAA18CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Hudson, NYCollision with a deer during landing.NTSB WPR18LA174Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Aguila, AZA total loss of engine power due to pre-ignition/detonation for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.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 GAA18CA308Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Cedar Key, FLThe airplane’s collision with multiple birds during initial climb, which damaged the propeller and resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall because the airspeed could not be maintained.NTSB CEN18FA168Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lone Tree, COThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to fly the airplane at night in marginal weather conditions.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 ERA18LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Palatka, FLBoth pilots’ and the flight instructor’s failure to identify, see, and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB WPR18FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Klamath Falls, ORThe noninstrument rated pilot's decision to depart on a cross-country flight with en route weather conditions forecasted to be less than visual meteorological conditions and then to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in…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 GAA17CA429Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Edgartown, MAThe airplane’s collision with geese during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR17LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Ogden, UTThe failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve head, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB CEN17LA263Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Corydon, IAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR17LA137Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Dixon, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive damage.NTSB ERA17LA201Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Gordonville, FLThe pilot's failure to properly configure the mixture control for landing due to disorientation because he had the airport diagram upside down, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.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 ERA17FA167Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Wallingford, CTThe pilot's unstablilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane…NTSB WPR17LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Brinnon, WAThe flight instructor's decision to fly into a valley without ensuring adequate clearance to avoid the rising terrain.NTSB GAA17CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot’s use of excessive airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and subsequent loss of directional control during an attempted go-around.NTSB CEN17FA084Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's uncoordinated flight control inputs and subsequent inadvertent cross-control aerodynamic stall in the airport traffic pattern that resulted in a loss of control and uncontrolled descent with insufficient altitude for recovery.NTSB CEN17LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Meeker, COA partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination from an undetermined source.NTSB ERA17LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Bluefield, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.NTSB CEN17LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Baton Rouge, LAA clamp rubbing a hole in a fuel drain line, which resulted in an engine compartment fuel leak and subsequent engine fire.NTSB CEN17LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Bloomfield, NMMaintenance personnel’s failure to fully torque the fuel port cap, which allowed the cap to back off in flight and interrupted fuel flow to the engine, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA16CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR · Henderson, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA16CA389Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Hyannis, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing, followed by a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and an impact with a security fence and vehicles during the subsequent attempt to abort…NTSB CEN16LA223Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Colorado Springs, COA hard landing on rough terrain due to a faulty deployment of the airplane’s airframe parachute system following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no malfunctions or anomalies…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 CEN16WA398Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCirrus SR22 · Ailly-sur-Somme, FranceNTSB 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 CEN16LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Alexandria, LAThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA16LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Hauppauge, NYThe total loss of engine power, which resulted from the failure of the camshaft gear due to fatigue. Contributing to the accident was the owner/operator's failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's recommended overhaul interval.NTSB CEN16LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Laguna Pueblo, NMA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate oversight of the airplane's refueling and her subsequent failure to verify and monitor the fuel quantity before and during the flight.NTSB ERA16LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Palatka, FLA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because engine examination, an engine test run, and review of engine monitor data did not reveal any evidence of preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN16LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Watertown, WIThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to switch fuel tanks after the engine lost power, and his delayed decision to activate…NTSB ERA16CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Danbury, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions while on approach to landing.