Cirrus Accident History

Cirrus Parachute Activations

Rick Beach — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:27:44 GMT

Current revision posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 7/31/2011 5:27:44 PM

Cirrus Parachute Activations

Table of Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) activations. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of Cirrus Pilot magazine.

As of 31 July 2011, there have been 30 activations of CAPS with 26 saves and 50 survivors.

Click on the sequence number to view the comprehensive details about the accident.

Cirrus Parachute Activations

Rick Beach — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:55:41 GMT

Revision 6 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 7/31/2011 4:55:41 PM

Cirrus Parachute Activations

Table of Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) activations. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of Cirrus Pilot magazine.

Click on the sequence number to view the comprehensive details about the accident.

Cirrus Parachute Activations

Rick Beach — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:01:44 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 4/19/2010 8:01:44 AM

Cirrus Parachute Activations

Table of Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) activations. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of Cirrus Pilot magazine.

Click on the sequence number to view the comprehensive details about the accident.

Seq#	Location	Date	Synopsis
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #0 near Lexington, KY in SR20 N244CD on 2002/03/16\|0]]	Lexington, KY	2002/03/16	Disputed CAPS activation in which plane had one but not both CAPS service bulletins compiled with; pilot experienced uncommanded bank in IMC and loss of control, attempted CAPS but no response, regained control and executive emergency off-airport landing; witness observed CAPS deployment after ground contact.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #1 near Lewisville, TX in SR22 N1223S on 2002/10/03\|1]]	Lewisville, TX	2002/10/03	Historic first CAPS deployment in a production aircraft when pilot experienced loss of aileron due to improper maintenance, in which the aileron hinge bolt was not safety wired. Pilot maneuvered to safe area and deployed CAPS. Plane was repaired and flew again.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #2 near Mount O Leary, BC, Canada in SR20 CGEMC on 2004/04/08\|2]]	Mount O'Leary, BC, Canada	2004/04/08	Pilot reported loss of control in VFR flight at night at high altitude over the Manashee Mountains in Canada. Parachute risers were used to recover airplane by helicopter. (Canadian accident, not in NTSB database)
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #3 near Fort Lauderdale, FL in SR22 N916LJ on 2004/04/10\|3]]	Fort Lauderdale, FL	2004/04/10	Pilot experienced erratic instrument behavior at low altitude in IMC immediately after takeoff, so immediately activated CAPS and worried about alligators in the swamp.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #4 near Peters, CA in SR22 N931CD on 2004/09/19\|4]]	Peters, CA	2004/09/19	Plane stalled and lost control at high altitude in VMC over cloud deck, pilot attempted recovery from inverted spiral dive but decided to activate CAPS before entering the clouds. Descent took over 5 minutes while Bill and Barbara Graham arranged items in cockpit for a secure and safe landing in a walnut grove.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #5 near Norden, CA in SR22 N286CD on 2005/02/06\|5]]	Norden, CA	2005/02/06	Pilot reported icing at 16,000 feet and started climb but descended rapidly below radar coverage. CAPS parachute was deployed at high speed, well above Vpd of 133 knots, and failed, departing the airframe before impact.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #6 near Haverstraw, NY in SR22 N3452L on 2005/06/30\|6]]	Haverstraw, NY	2005/06/30	Pilot lost conciousness during approach, awoke to discover plane in redline descent, recovered airplane attitude but felt numbness in his legs and activated CAPS. Landing in water of Hudson River, but had time to break window with egress hammer, exit plane, recover life vest, and swim part way to shore. Pilot suffered fractured vertabrae in back and brain tumor that caused loss of conciousness
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #7 near Childersburg, AL in SR22 N87HK on 2006/01/13\|7]]	Childersburg, AL	2006/01/13	Pilot encountered severe icing above 8,000 feet and loss of control, so immediately activated CAPS.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #8 near Wagner, SD in SR22 N751CD on 2006/02/06\|8]]	Wagner, SD	2006/02/06	Pilot experiences loss of control in IMC shortly after takeoff, so immediately activated CAPS.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #9 near Indianapolis, IN in SR22 N91MB on 2006/08/28\|9]]	Indianapolis, IN	2006/08/28	Pilot became incapacitated shortly after departure, passenger activated CAPS, although witness observed reefed parachute during descent into a small pond in a residential neighborhood. Pilot died from blunt force trauma and three passengers suffered serious back injuries
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #10 near Bull Bay, Jamaica in SR20 N181LM on 2006/09/22\|10]]	Bull Bay, Jamaica	2006/09/22	Passenger activated CAPS when observed fuel leaking from wing.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #11 near Sydney, Austraila in SR22 VH-HYY on 2007/02/06\|11]]	Sydney, Austraila	2007/02/06	Pilot experienced loss of engine power, activated CAPS but rocket trajectory was abnormal and parachute failed to deploy. Pilot and passenger were seriously injured. Not counted as a CAPS save.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #12 near Luna, NM in SR22 N953CD on 2007/04/09\|12]]	Luna, NM	2007/04/09	Pilot reported instrument problems in IMC and activated CAPS when terrain warning system activated. Plane impacted trees and came to rest inverted with empennage broken off.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #13 near Siassconset, MA in SR22 N869CD on 2007/08/12\|13]]	Siassconset, MA	2007/08/12	VFR pilot reported IMC conditions on approach to Nantucket airport; declined an instrument approach and activated CAPS. Parachute reported to have tangled with communications tower, causing plane to heavily impact ground
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #14 near Huesco, Spain in SR22 EC-KOJ on 2008/10/11\|14]]	Huesco, Spain	2008/10/11	Pilot reported severe turbulunce and lost control; activated CAPS and descended into a powerline
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #15 near Turriaco, Italy in SR22 D-EPRM on 2008/11/10\|15]]	Turriaco, Italy	2008/11/10	Low-altitude deployment at 400-500 feet when engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #16 near Gouvy, Belgium in SR22 N702SR on 2008/12/18\|16]]	Gouvy, Belgium	2008/12/18	Pilot reported icing, requested altitude change but experienced terrain alert in IMC; activated CAPS and descended into trees
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #17 near Patterson, LA in SR22 N479SR on 2008/12/19\|17]]	Patterson, LA	2008/12/19	Pilot reported engine power loss at night over inhospitable terrain; activated CAPS and descented into canal water
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #18 near Deltona, FL in SR20 N493DA on 2009/02/17\|18]]	Deltona, FL	2009/02/17	Apparent practice stall/spin; parachute was deployed at very low altitude and did not fully inflate. 2 fatalities
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #19 near Gaithersburg, MD in SR22 N213CP on 2009/03/15\|19]]	Gaithersburg, MD	2009/03/15	Pilot disorientation during IMC departure climb when door popped open and rain entered cabin, landed in a residential street with a broken wing tip and tail
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #20 near Mount Airy, NC in SR22 N34TG on 2009/06/08\|20]]	Mount Airy, NC	2009/06/08	Pilot reported catastrophic engine failure and oil obscured windscreen, landed in flat field
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #21 near Hamilton Island, Australia in SR22 VH-SLS on 2009/12/24\|21]]	[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #21 near Hamilton Island, Australia in SR22 VH-SLS on 2009/12/24\|Hamilton Island, Australia]]	2009/12/24	Pilot reported loss of engine power on departure from island runway over water, began turn back, delayed deployment due to yachts in vincinity and deployed about 600 feet
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #22 near Boulder, CO in SR20 N825BC on 2010/02/06\|22]]	[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #22 near Boulder, CO in SR20 N825BC on 2010/02/06\|Boulder, CO]]	2010/02/06	Midair collision with tow plane and glider; CAPS deployed and descended with flaming wreckage

Cirrus Parachute Activations

Rick Beach — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:38:24 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 4/18/2010 11:38:24 AM

Cirrus Parachute Activations

Table of Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) activations. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of Cirrus Pilot magazine.

Click on the sequence number to view the comprehensive details about the accident.

Seq#	Location	Date	Synopsis
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #0 near Lexington, KY in SR20 N244CD on 2002/03/16\|0]]	Lexington, KY	2002/03/16	Disputed CAPS activation in which plane had one but not both CAPS service bulletins compiled with; pilot experienced uncommanded bank in IMC and loss of control, attempted CAPS but no response, regained control and executive emergency off-airport landing; witness observed CAPS deployment after ground contact.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #1 near Lewisville, TX in SR22 N1223S on 2002/10/03\|1]]	Lewisville, TX	2002/10/03	Historic first CAPS deployment in a production aircraft when pilot experienced loss of aileron due to improper maintenance, in which the aileron hinge bolt was not safety wired. Pilot maneuvered to safe area and deployed CAPS. Plane was repaired and flew again.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #2 near Mount O Leary, BC, Canada in SR20 CGEMC on 2004/04/08\|2]]	Mount O'Leary, BC, Canada	2004/04/08	Pilot reported loss of control in VFR flight at night at high altitude over the Manashee Mountains in Canada. Parachute risers were used to recover airplane by helicopter. (Canadian accident, not in NTSB database)
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #3 near Fort Lauderdale, FL in SR22 N916LJ on 2004/04/10\|3]]	Fort Lauderdale, FL	2004/04/10	Pilot experienced erratic instrument behavior at low altitude in IMC immediately after takeoff, so immediately activated CAPS and worried about alligators in the swamp.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #4 near Peters, CA in SR22 N931CD on 2004/09/19\|4]]	Peters, CA	2004/09/19	Plane stalled and lost control at high altitude in VMC over cloud deck, pilot attempted recovery from inverted spiral dive but decided to activate CAPS before entering the clouds. Descent took over 5 minutes while Bill and Barbara Graham arranged items in cockpit for a secure and safe landing in a walnut grove.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #5 near Norden, CA in SR22 N286CD on 2005/02/06\|5]]	Norden, CA	2005/02/06	Pilot reported icing at 16,000 feet and started climb but descended rapidly below radar coverage. CAPS parachute was deployed at high speed, well above Vpd of 133 knots, and failed, departing the airframe before impact.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #6 near Haverstraw, NY in SR22 N3452L on 2005/06/30\|6]]	Haverstraw, NY	2005/06/30	Pilot lost conciousness during approach, awoke to discover plane in redline descent, recovered airplane attitude but felt numbness in his legs and activated CAPS. Landing in water of Hudson River, but had time to break window with egress hammer, exit plane, recover life vest, and swim part way to shore. Pilot suffered fractured vertabrae in back and brain tumor that caused loss of conciousness
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #7 near Childersburg, AL in SR22 N87HK on 2006/01/13\|7]]	Childersburg, AL	2006/01/13	Pilot encountered severe icing above 8,000 feet and loss of control, so immediately activated CAPS.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #8 near Wagner, SD in SR22 N751CD on 2006/02/06\|8]]	Wagner, SD	2006/02/06	Pilot experiences loss of control in IMC shortly after takeoff, so immediately activated CAPS.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #9 near Indianapolis, IN in SR22 N91MB on 2006/08/28\|9]]	Indianapolis, IN	2006/08/28	Pilot became incapacitated shortly after departure, passenger activated CAPS, although witness observed reefed parachute during descent into a small pond in a residential neighborhood. Pilot died from blunt force trauma and three passengers suffered serious back injuries
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #10 near Bull Bay, Jamaica in SR20 N181LM on 2006/09/22\|10]]	Bull Bay, Jamaica	2006/09/22	Passenger activated CAPS when observed fuel leaking from wing.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #11 near Sydney, Austraila in SR22 VH-HYY on 2007/02/06\|11]]	Sydney, Austraila	2007/02/06	Pilot experienced loss of engine power, activated CAPS but rocket trajectory was abnormal and parachute failed to deploy. Pilot and passenger were seriously injured. Not counted as a CAPS save.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #12 near Luna, NM in SR22 N953CD on 2007/04/09\|12]]	Luna, NM	2007/04/09	Pilot reported instrument problems in IMC and activated CAPS when terrain warning system activated. Plane impacted trees and came to rest inverted with empennage broken off.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #13 near Siassconset, MA in SR22 N869CD on 2007/08/12\|13]]	Siassconset, MA	2007/08/12	VFR pilot reported IMC conditions on approach to Nantucket airport; declined an instrument approach and activated CAPS. Parachute reported to have tangled with communications tower, causing plane to heavily impact ground
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #14 near Huesco, Spain in SR22 EC-KOJ on 2008/10/11\|14]]	Huesco, Spain	2008/10/11	Pilot reported severe turbulunce and lost control; activated CAPS and descended into a powerline
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #15 near Turriaco, Italy in SR22 D-EPRM on 2008/11/10\|15]]	Turriaco, Italy	2008/11/10	Low-altitude deployment at 400-500 feet when engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #16 near Gouvy, Belgium in SR22 N702SR on 2008/12/18\|16]]	Gouvy, Belgium	2008/12/18	Pilot reported icing, requested altitude change but experienced terrain alert in IMC; activated CAPS and descended into trees
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #17 near Patterson, LA in SR22 N479SR on 2008/12/19\|17]]	Patterson, LA	2008/12/19	Pilot reported engine power loss at night over inhospitable terrain; activated CAPS and descented into canal water
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #18 near Deltona, FL in SR20 N493DA on 2009/02/17\|18]]	Deltona, FL	2009/02/17	Apparent practice stall/spin; parachute was deployed at very low altitude and did not fully inflate. 2 fatalities
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #19 near Gaithersburg, MD in SR22 N213CP on 2009/03/15\|19]]	Gaithersburg, MD	2009/03/15	Pilot disorientation during IMC departure climb when door popped open and rain entered cabin, landed in a residential street with a broken wing tip and tail
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #20 near Mount Airy, NC in SR22 N34TG on 2009/06/08\|20]]	Mount Airy, NC	2009/06/08	Pilot reported catastrophic engine failure and oil obscured windscreen, landed in flat field
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #21 near Hamilton Island, Australia in SR22 VH-SLS on 2009/12/24\|21]]	Hamilton Island, Australia	2009/12/24	Pilot reported loss of engine power on departure from island runway over water, began turn back, delayed deployment due to yachts in vincinity and deployed about 600 feet
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #22 near Boulder, CO in SR20 N825BC on 2010/02/06\|22]]	Boulder, CO	2010/02/06	Midair collision with tow plane and glider; CAPS deployed and descended with flaming wreckage

Cirrus Parachute Activations

Rick Beach — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:37:40 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 11/29/2009 9:37:40 AM

Cirrus Parachute Activations

Table of Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) activations. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of Cirrus Pilot magazine.

Click on the sequence number to view the comprehensive details about the accident.

Seq#	Location	Date	Synopsis
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #0 near Lexington, KY in SR20 N244CD on 2002/03/16\|0]]	Lexington, KY	2002/03/16	Disputed CAPS activation in which plane had one but not both CAPS service bulletins compiled with; pilot experienced uncommanded bank in IMC and loss of control, attempted CAPS but no response, regained control and executive emergency off-airport landing; witness observed CAPS deployment after ground contact.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #1 near Lewisville, TX in SR22 N1223S on 2002/10/03\|1]]	Lewisville, TX	2002/10/03	Historic first CAPS deployment in a production aircraft when pilot experienced loss of aileron due to improper maintenance, in which the aileron hinge bolt was not safety wired. Pilot maneuvered to safe area and deployed CAPS. Plane was repaired and flew again.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #2 near Mount O 'Leary, BC, Canada in SR20 CGEMC on 2004/04/08\|2]]	Mount O'Leary, BC, Canada	2004/04/08	Pilot reported loss of control in VFR flight at night at high altitude over the Manashee Mountains in Canada. Parachute risers were used to recover airplane by helicopter. (Canadian accident, not in NTSB database)
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #3 near Fort Lauderdale, FL in SR22 N916LJ on 2004/04/10\|3]]	Fort Lauderdale, FL	2004/04/10	Pilot experienced erratic instrument behavior at low altitude in IMC immediately after takeoff, so immediately activated CAPS and worried about alligators in the swamp.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #4 near Peters, CA in SR22 N931CD on 2004/09/19\|4]]	Peters, CA	2004/09/19	Plane stalled and lost control at high altitude in VMC over cloud deck, pilot attempted recovery from inverted spiral dive but decided to activate CAPS before entering the clouds. Descent took over 5 minutes while Bill and Barbara Graham arranged items in cockpit for a secure and safe landing in a walnut grove.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #5 near Norden, CA in SR22 N286CD on 2005/02/06\|5]]	Norden, CA	2005/02/06	Pilot reported icing at 16,000 feet and started climb but descended rapidly below radar coverage. CAPS parachute was deployed at high speed, well above Vpd of 133 knots, and failed, departing the airframe before impact.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #6 near Haverstraw, NY in SR22 N3452L on 2005/06/30\|6]]	Haverstraw, NY	2005/06/30	Pilot lost conciousness during approach, awoke to discover plane in redline descent, recovered airplane attitude but felt numbness in his legs and activated CAPS. Landing in water of Hudson River, but had time to break window with egress hammer, exit plane, recover life vest, and swim part way to shore. Pilot suffered fractured vertabrae in back and brain tumor that caused loss of conciousness
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #7 near Childersburg, AL in SR22 N87HK on 2006/01/13\|7]]	Childersburg, AL	2006/01/13	Pilot encountered severe icing above 8,000 feet and loss of control, so immediately activated CAPS.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #8 near Wagner, SD in SR22 N751CD on 2006/02/06\|8]]	Wagner, SD	2006/02/06	Pilot experiences loss of control in IMC shortly after takeoff, so immediately activated CAPS.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #9 near Indianapolis, IN in SR22 N91MB on 2006/08/28\|9]]	Indianapolis, IN	2006/08/28	Pilot became incapacitated shortly after departure, passenger activated CAPS, although witness observed reefed parachute during descent into a small pond in a residential neighborhood. Pilot died from blunt force trauma and three passengers suffered serious back injuries
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #10 near Bull Bay, Jamaica in SR20 N181LM on 2006/09/22\|10]]	Bull Bay, Jamaica	2006/09/22	Passenger activated CAPS when observed fuel leaking from wing.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #11 near Sydney, Austraila in SR22 VH-HYY on 2007/02/06\|11]]	Sydney, Austraila	2007/02/06	Pilot experienced loss of engine power, activated CAPS but rocket trajectory was abnormal and parachute failed to deploy. Pilot and passenger were seriously injured. Not counted as a CAPS save.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #12 near Luna, NM in SR22 N953CD on 2007/04/09\|12]]	Luna, NM	2007/04/09	Pilot reported instrument problems in IMC and activated CAPS when terrain warning system activated. Plane impacted trees and came to rest inverted with empennage broken off.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #13 near Siassconset, MA in SR22 N869CD on 2007/08/12\|13]]	Siassconset, MA	2007/08/12	VFR pilot reported IMC conditions on approach to Nantucket airport; declined an instrument approach and activated CAPS. Parachute reported to have tangled with communications tower, causing plane to heavily impact ground
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #14 near Huesco, Spain in SR22 EC-KOJ on 2008/10/11\|14]]	Huesco, Spain	2008/10/11	Pilot reported severe turbulunce and lost control; activated CAPS and descended into a powerline
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #15 near Turriaco, Italy in SR22 D-EPRM on 2008/11/10\|15]]	Turriaco, Italy	2008/11/10	Low-altitude deployment at 400-500 feet when engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #16 near Gouvy, Belgium in SR22 N702SR on 2008/12/18\|16]]	Gouvy, Belgium	2008/12/18	Pilot reported icing, requested altitude change but experienced terrain alert in IMC; activated CAPS and descended into trees
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #17 near Patterson, LA in SR22 N479SR on 2008/12/19\|17]]	Patterson, LA	2008/12/19	Pilot reported engine power loss at night over inhospitable terrain; activated CAPS and descented into canal water
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #18 near Deltona, FL in SR20 N493DA on 2009/02/17\|18]]	Deltona, FL	2009/02/17	Apparent practice stall/spin; parachute was deployed at very low altitude and did not fully inflate. 2 fatalities
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #19 near Gaithersburg, MD in SR22 N213CP on 2009/03/15\|19]]	Gaithersburg, MD	2009/03/15	Pilot disorientation during IMC departure climb when door popped open and rain entered cabin, landed in a residential street with a broken wing tip and tail
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #20 near Mount Airy, NC in SR22 N34TG on 2009/06/08\|20]]	Mount Airy, NC	2009/06/08	Pilot reported catastrophic engine failure and oil obscured windscreen, landed in flat field

Cirrus Parachute Activations

Rick Beach — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:28:18 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 11/29/2009 9:28:18 AM

Cirrus Parachute Activations

Table of Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) activations. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of Cirrus Pilot magazine.

Click on the sequence number to view the comprehensive details about the accident.

Seq#	Location	Date	Synopsis
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #0 near Lexington, KY in SR20 N244CD on 2002/03/16\|0]]	Lexington, KY	2002/03/16	Disputed CAPS activation in which plane had one but not both CAPS service bulletins compiled with; pilot experienced uncommanded bank in IMC and loss of control, attempted CAPS but no response, regained control and executive emergency off-airport landing; witness observed CAPS deployment after ground contact.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #1 near Lewisville, TX in SR22 N1223S on 2002/10/03\|1]]	Lewisville, TX	2002/10/03	Historic first CAPS deployment in a production aircraft when pilot experienced loss of aileron due to improper maintenance, in which the aileron hinge bolt was not safety wired. Pilot maneuvered to safe area and deployed CAPS. Plane was repaired and flew again.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #2 near Mount O'Leary, BC, Canada in SR20 CGEMC on 2004/04/08\|2]]	Mount O'Leary, BC, Canada	2004/04/08	Pilot reported loss of control in VFR flight at night at high altitude over the Manashee Mountains in Canada. Parachute risers were used to recover airplane by helicopter. (Canadian accident, not in NTSB database)
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #3 near Fort Lauderdale, FL in SR22 N916LJ on 2004/04/10\|3]]	Fort Lauderdale, FL	2004/04/10	Pilot experienced erratic instrument behavior at low altitude in IMC immediately after takeoff, so immediately activated CAPS and worried about alligators in the swamp.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #4 near Peters, CA in SR22 N931CD on 2004/09/19\|4]]	Peters, CA	2004/09/19	Plane stalled and lost control at high altitude in VMC over cloud deck, pilot attempted recovery from inverted spiral dive but decided to activate CAPS before entering the clouds. Descent took over 5 minutes while Bill and Barbara Graham arranged items in cockpit for a secure and safe landing in a walnut grove.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #5 near Norden, CA in SR22 N286CD on 2005/02/06\|5]]	Norden, CA	2005/02/06	Pilot reported icing at 16,000 feet and started climb but descended rapidly below radar coverage. CAPS parachute was deployed at high speed, well above Vpd of 133 knots, and failed, departing the airframe before impact.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #6 near Haverstraw, NY in SR22 N3452L on 2005/06/30\|6]]	Haverstraw, NY	2005/06/30	Pilot lost conciousness during approach, awoke to discover plane in redline descent, recovered airplane attitude but felt numbness in his legs and activated CAPS. Landing in water of Hudson River, but had time to break window with egress hammer, exit plane, recover life vest, and swim part way to shore. Pilot suffered fractured vertabrae in back and brain tumor that caused loss of conciousness
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #7 near Childersburg, AL in SR22 N87HK on 2006/01/13\|7]]	Childersburg, AL	2006/01/13	Pilot encountered severe icing above 8,000 feet and loss of control, so immediately activated CAPS.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #8 near Wagner, SD in SR22 N751CD on 2006/02/06\|8]]	Wagner, SD	2006/02/06	Pilot experiences loss of control in IMC shortly after takeoff, so immediately activated CAPS.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #9 near Indianapolis, IN in SR22 N91MB on 2006/08/28\|9]]	Indianapolis, IN	2006/08/28	Pilot became incapacitated shortly after departure, passenger activated CAPS, although witness observed reefed parachute during descent into a small pond in a residential neighborhood. Pilot died from blunt force trauma and three passengers suffered serious back injuries
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #10 near Bull Bay, Jamaica in SR20 N181LM on 2006/09/22\|10]]	Bull Bay, Jamaica	2006/09/22	Passenger activated CAPS when observed fuel leaking from wing.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #11 near Sydney, Austraila in SR22 VH-HYY on 2007/02/06\|11]]	Sydney, Austraila	2007/02/06	Pilot experienced loss of engine power, activated CAPS but rocket trajectory was abnormal and parachute failed to deploy. Pilot and passenger were seriously injured. Not counted as a CAPS save.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #12 near Luna, NM in SR22 N953CD on 2007/04/09\|12]]	Luna, NM	2007/04/09	Pilot reported instrument problems in IMC and activated CAPS when terrain warning system activated. Plane impacted trees and came to rest inverted with empennage broken off.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #13 near Siassconset, MA in SR22 N869CD on 2007/08/12\|13]]	Siassconset, MA	2007/08/12	VFR pilot reported IMC conditions on approach to Nantucket airport; declined an instrument approach and activated CAPS. Parachute reported to have tangled with communications tower, causing plane to heavily impact ground
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #14 near Huesco, Spain in SR22 EC-KOJ on 2008/10/11\|14]]	Huesco, Spain	2008/10/11	Pilot reported severe turbulunce and lost control; activated CAPS and descended into a powerline
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #15 near Turriaco, Italy in SR22 D-EPRM on 2008/11/10\|15]]	Turriaco, Italy	2008/11/10	Low-altitude deployment at 400-500 feet when engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #16 near Gouvy, Belgium in SR22 N702SR on 2008/12/18\|16]]	Gouvy, Belgium	2008/12/18	Pilot reported icing, requested altitude change but experienced terrain alert in IMC; activated CAPS and descended into trees
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #17 near Patterson, LA in SR22 N479SR on 2008/12/19\|17]]	Patterson, LA	2008/12/19	Pilot reported engine power loss at night over inhospitable terrain; activated CAPS and descented into canal water
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #18 near Deltona, FL in SR20 N493DA on 2009/02/17\|18]]	Deltona, FL	2009/02/17	Apparent practice stall/spin; parachute was deployed at very low altitude and did not fully inflate. 2 fatalities
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #19 near Gaithersburg, MD in SR22 N213CP on 2009/03/15\|19]]	Gaithersburg, MD	2009/03/15	Pilot disorientation during IMC departure climb when door popped open and rain entered cabin, landed in a residential street with a broken wing tip and tail
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #20 near Mount Airy, NC in SR22 N34TG on 2009/06/08\|20]]	Mount Airy, NC	2009/06/08	Pilot reported catastrophic engine failure and oil obscured windscreen, landed in flat field

Cirrus Parachute Activations

Rick Beach — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:15:55 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 11/29/2009 8:15:55 AM

Table of Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) activations. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of Cirrus Pilot magazine.

Seq#	Location	Date	Synopsis
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #0 near Lexington, KY in SR20 N244CD on 2002/03/16\|0]]	Lexington, KY	2002/03/16	Disputed CAPS activation in which plane had one but not both CAPS service bulletins compiled with; pilot experienced uncommanded bank in IMC and loss of control, attempted CAPS but no response, regained control and executive emergency off-airport landing; witness observed CAPS deployment after ground contact.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #1 near Lewisville, TX in SR22 N1223S on 2002/10/03\|1]]	Lewisville, TX	2002/10/03	Historic first CAPS deployment in a production aircraft when pilot experienced loss of aileron due to improper maintenance, in which the aileron hinge bolt was not safety wired. Pilot maneuvered to safe area and deployed CAPS. Plane was repaired and flew again.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #2 near Mount O'Leary, BC, Canada in SR20 CGEMC on 2004/04/08\|2]]	Mount O'Leary, BC, Canada	2004/04/08	Pilot reported loss of control in VFR flight at night at high altitude over the Manashee Mountains in Canada. Parachute risers were used to recover airplane by helicopter. (Canadian accident, not in NTSB database)
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #3 near Fort Lauderdale, FL in SR22 N916LJ on 2004/04/10\|3]]	Fort Lauderdale, FL	2004/04/10	Pilot experienced erratic instrument behavior at low altitude in IMC immediately after takeoff, so immediately activated CAPS and worried about alligators in the swamp.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #4 near Peters, CA in SR22 N931CD on 2004/09/19\|4]]	Peters, CA	2004/09/19	Plane stalled and lost control at high altitude in VMC over cloud deck, pilot attempted recovery from inverted spiral dive but decided to activate CAPS before entering the clouds. Descent took over 5 minutes while Bill and Barbara Graham arranged items in cockpit for a secure and safe landing in a walnut grove.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #5 near Norden, CA in SR22 N286CD on 2005/02/06\|5]]	Norden, CA	2005/02/06	Pilot reported icing at 16,000 feet and started climb but descended rapidly below radar coverage. CAPS parachute was deployed at high speed, well above Vpd of 133 knots, and failed, departing the airframe before impact.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #6 near Haverstraw, NY in SR22 N3452L on 2005/06/30\|6]]	Haverstraw, NY	2005/06/30	Pilot lost conciousness during approach, awoke to discover plane in redline descent, recovered airplane attitude but felt numbness in his legs and activated CAPS. Landing in water of Hudson River, but had time to break window with egress hammer, exit plane, recover life vest, and swim part way to shore. Pilot suffered fractured vertabrae in back and brain tumor that caused loss of conciousness
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #7 near Childersburg, AL in SR22 N87HK on 2006/01/13\|7]]	Childersburg, AL	2006/01/13	Pilot encountered severe icing above 8,000 feet and loss of control, so immediately activated CAPS.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #8 near Wagner, SD in SR22 N751CD on 2006/02/06\|8]]	Wagner, SD	2006/02/06	Pilot experiences loss of control in IMC shortly after takeoff, so immediately activated CAPS.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #9 near Indianapolis, IN in SR22 N91MB on 2006/08/28\|9]]	Indianapolis, IN	2006/08/28	Pilot became incapacitated shortly after departure, passenger activated CAPS, although witness observed reefed parachute during descent into a small pond in a residential neighborhood. Pilot died from blunt force trauma and three passengers suffered serious back injuries
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #10 near Bull Bay, Jamaica in SR20 N181LM on 2006/09/22\|10]]	Bull Bay, Jamaica	2006/09/22	Passenger activated CAPS when observed fuel leaking from wing.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #11 near Sydney, Austraila in SR22 VH-HYY on 2007/02/06\|11]]	Sydney, Austraila	2007/02/06	Pilot experienced loss of engine power, activated CAPS but rocket trajectory was abnormal and parachute failed to deploy. Pilot and passenger were seriously injured. Not counted as a CAPS save.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #12 near Luna, NM in SR22 N953CD on 2007/04/09\|12]]	Luna, NM	2007/04/09	Pilot reported instrument problems in IMC and activated CAPS when terrain warning system activated. Plane impacted trees and came to rest inverted with empennage broken off.
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #13 near Siassconset, MA in SR22 N869CD on 2007/08/12\|13]]	Siassconset, MA	2007/08/12	VFR pilot reported IMC conditions on approach to Nantucket airport; declined an instrument approach and activated CAPS. Parachute reported to have tangled with communications tower, causing plane to heavily impact ground
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #14 near Huesco, Spain in SR22 EC-KOJ on 2008/10/11\|14]]	Huesco, Spain	2008/10/11	Pilot reported severe turbulunce and lost control; activated CAPS and descended into a powerline
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #15 near Turriaco, Italy in SR22 D-EPRM on 2008/11/10\|15]]	Turriaco, Italy	2008/11/10	Low-altitude deployment at 400-500 feet when engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #16 near Gouvy, Belgium in SR22 N702SR on 2008/12/18\|16]]	Gouvy, Belgium	2008/12/18	Pilot reported icing, requested altitude change but experienced terrain alert in IMC; activated CAPS and descended into trees
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #17 near Patterson, LA in SR22 N479SR on 2008/12/19\|17]]	Patterson, LA	2008/12/19	Pilot reported engine power loss at night over inhospitable terrain; activated CAPS and descented into canal water
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #18 near Deltona, FL in SR20 N493DA on 2009/02/17\|18]]	Deltona, FL	2009/02/17	Apparent practice stall/spin; parachute was deployed at very low altitude and did not fully inflate. 2 fatalities
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #19 near Gaithersburg, MD in SR22 N213CP on 2009/03/15\|19]]	Gaithersburg, MD	2009/03/15	Pilot disorientation during IMC departure climb when door popped open and rain entered cabin, landed in a residential street with a broken wing tip and tail
[[accidenthistory:CAPS activation #20 near Mount Airy, NC in SR22 N34TG on 2009/06/08\|20]]	Mount Airy, NC	2009/06/08	Pilot reported catastrophic engine failure and oil obscured windscreen, landed in flat field

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:12:16 GMT

Current revision posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 7/31/2011 5:12:16 PM

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Table of all Cirrus fatal accidents. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of the Cirrus Pilot magazine.

As of March 20, 201031 July 2011, there have been 58 75 fatal accidents in Cirrus aircraft involving 115 148 fatalities, 13 16 serious injuries and 2 3 minor injuries. For more statistical analysis, see [[Accident Statistics]]

Click on the accident sequence number to view comprehensive details about that accident.

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:09:51 GMT

Revision 20 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 7/31/2011 5:09:51 PM

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Table of all Cirrus fatal accidents. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of the Cirrus Pilot magazine.

As of March 20, 2010, there have been 58 fatal accidents in Cirrus aircraft involving 115 fatalities, 13 serious injuries and 2 minor injuries. For more statistical analysis, see [[Accident Statistics]]

[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #0 near Duluth, MN in SR20(P) N115CD on 1999/03/23|whatsthis]]

[[clone2:Fatal accident #0 near Duluth, MN in SR20(P) N115CD on 1999/03/23|0]]

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Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:07:05 GMT

Revision 19 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 7/31/2011 5:07:05 PM

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Table of all Cirrus fatal accidents. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of the Cirrus Pilot magazine.

[[Accident Statistics:Fatal [accidenthistory:Fatal accident #1 0 near Sierra VistaDuluth, AZ MN in SR20 N116CD SR20(P) N115CD on 2001/04/10|whatsthis]1999/03/23|whatsthis]]

[[clone2:Fatal accident #0 near Duluth, MN in SR20(P) N115CD on 1999/03/23|0]]

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Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:02:05 GMT

Revision 18 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 7/31/2011 5:02:05 PM

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Table of all Cirrus fatal accidents. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of the Cirrus Pilot magazine.

[[accidentstatistics:Fatal [Accident Statistics:Fatal accident #1 near Sierra Vista, AZ in SR20 N116CD on 2001/04/10|whatsthis]]

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Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:59 GMT

Revision 17 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 7/31/2011 5:00:59 PM

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Table of all Cirrus fatal accidents. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of the Cirrus Pilot magazine.

[[accidentstatistics:Fatal accident #1 near Sierra Vista, AZ in SR20 N116CD on 2001/04/10|whatsthis]]

Click on the accident sequence number to view comprehensive details about that accident.

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:57:46 GMT

Revision 16 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 7/31/2011 4:57:46 PM

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Table of all Cirrus fatal accidents. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of the Cirrus Pilot magazine.

Click on the accident sequence number to view comprehensive details about that accident.

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

John Ylinen — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:25:16 GMT

Revision 15 posted to Cirrus Accident History by John Ylinen on 7/20/2011 11:25:16 AM

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Table of all Cirrus fatal accidents. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of the Cirrus Pilot magazine.

Click on the accident sequence number to view comprehensive details about that accident.

Seq#	Location	Date	Synposis	Synopsis
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #0 near Duluth, MN in SR20(P) N115CD on 1999/03/23\|0]]	Duluth, MN	1999/03/23	Experimental test-flight accident, not included in Cirrus production fatal accidents counts, occurred during pre-production flight testing when aileron jammed. SR20 prototype was not equipped with a CAPS parachute. Test pilot Scott Anderson is memorialized by the ANDOE waypoint for the outer marker on the ILS runway 27 approach to Duluth.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #1 near Sierra Vista, AZ in SR20 N116CD on 2001/04/10\|1]]	Sierra Vista, AZ	2001/04/10	Non-instrument rated pilot departed with old weather information over mountainous terrain in deteriorating weather, including mountain obscuration and icing.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #2 near Parish, NY in SR22 N837CD on 2002/04/24\|2]]	Parish, NY	2002/04/24	Two experienced pilots who had just picked up their new Cirrus SR22 were practicing aggressive maneuvers when the plane entered a flat spin. Failure to deploy the parachute resulted in impact with terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #3 near Angel Fire, NM in SR20 N901CD on 2002/05/28\|3]]	Angel Fire, NM	2002/05/28	Plane impacted terrain near top of ridge during departure under high-density altitude conditions in an SR20. The POH does not have takeoff distances for those conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #4 near Las Vegas, NM in SR20 N566T on 2002/11/03\|4]]	Las Vegas, NM	2002/11/03	Non-instrument rated pilot travelled long distances across country and impacted rising terrain under lowering cloud layer. Altimeter read 1,000 feet above elevation of impact point.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #5 near Hill City, MN in SR22 N9523P on 2003/01/18\|5]]	Hill City, MN	2003/01/18	Early morning night flight before sunrise under an overcast by non-instrument rated pilot. Low altitude flight over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #6 near San Jose, CA in SR20 N893MK on 2003/01/23\|6]]	San Jose, CA	2003/01/23	Plane impacted terrain during approach to Reid-Hillview airport in IMC by newly certifcated instrument-rated pilot with some ATC confusion with intended destination contributed to pilot workload.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #7 near Pamplona, Spain in SR22 N100BR on 2003/10/12\|7]]	Pamplona, Spain	2003/10/12	Plane collided with trees and ground in the mountains near Pamplona, Spain, while flying under a VFR flight plan. Last radio contact was at 1,500 feet.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #8 near Greenwood, SC in SR20 N8157J on 2004/04/19\|8]]	Greenwood, SC	2004/04/19	Plane impacted terrain during takeoff by SR20 over gross weight without lowering flaps.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #9 near Park Falls, WI in SR22 N1223S on 2004/09/10\|9]]	Park Falls, WI	2004/09/10	Plane impacted river 1,000 feet short of runway during instructional flight, which may have included simulated emergency power-off descent during gusty wind conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #10 near Belgrade, MT in SR22 N1159C on 2004/12/04\|10]]	Belgrade, MT	2004/12/04	Plane impacted trees while maneuvering close to mountain ridge during a photo mission with a glider.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #11 near Coconut Creek, FL in SR22 N889JB on 2005/01/15\|11]]	Coconut Creek, FL	2005/01/15	Pilot experienced confusion and disorientation during an IMC departure, reporting avionics problems to ATC, but also following instructions intended for another airplane.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #12 near Hood River, OR in SR22 N6057M on 2005/01/20\|12]]	Hood River, OR	2005/01/20	Plane impacted terrain during short night VFR trip in lowering weather conditions by instructor-rated pilot returning to home field.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #13 near Norden, CA in SR22 N286CD on 2005/02/06\|13]]	Norden, CA	2005/02/06	Pilot reported icing at night over mountains at 16,000 feet, attempted to climb but began accelerated descent; parachute was deployed at very high speed and separated from the airframe.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #14 near Arco, MN in SR22 N621PH on 2005/12/11\|14]]	Arco, MN	2005/12/11	Plane impacted terrain during VFR flight in area where IMC and marginal VMC conditions prevailed. Parachute activation was due to ground impact.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #15 near Sylva NC in SR22 N799TM on 2005/12/29\|15]]	Sylva NC	2005/12/29	Plane impacted terrain during departure from uncontrolled airport in marginal VFR conditions with intent to pick-up IFR clearance enroute.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #16 near Lancaster, CA in SR20 N526CD on 2006/01/10\|16]]	Lancaster, CA	2006/01/10	Plane impacted terrain while student pilot and instructor were practicing return-to-airport maneuver.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #17 near Stuart, FL in SR22 N667WP on 2006/02/04\|17]]	Stuart, FL	2006/02/04	Plane impacted ocean during an IMC positioning flight with pilot reporting instrument problems and requesting return to airport.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #18 near Edgewater, MD in SR22 N8163Q on 2006/07/11\|18]]	Edgewater, MD	2006/07/11	Plane impacted terrain during go-around after attempted landing on short 2,500 foot runway.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #19 near Indianapolis, IN in SR22 N91MB on 2006/08/28\|19]]	Indianapolis, IN	2006/08/28	Passenger activated CAPS after pilot became incapacitated resulting in a high-speed impact into a shallow pond; witness reported seeing parachute in reefed condition; three passengers required back surgery and pilot suffered fatal trauma.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #20 near Maybell, CO in SR20 N787SL on 2006/09/15\|20]]	Maybell, CO	2006/09/15	Pilot reported icing at 14,000 feet, made several altitude changes, when ATC lost contact; plane impacted terrain at 7,100 feet and a portion of fuselage was dragged by parachute for 2 miles across Colorado/Wyoming border; parachute believed to have been deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11\|21]]	Manhattan, NY	2006/10/11	Cory Lidle and CFI Tyler Stanger impacted an apartment building in Manhattan, NY, while flying VFR in the Hudson River corridor.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #22 near Meadview, AZ in SR22 N121LD on 2006/10/25\|22]]	Meadview, AZ	2006/10/25	Pilot reported icing at 13,000 feet and impacted terrain in flat attitude; parachute was deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #23 near Statesville NC in SR22 N963CD on 2006/10/27\|23]]	Statesville NC	2006/10/27	Plane impacted terrain following go-around after ILS approach in IMC conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #24 near Huntersville, NC in SR22 N665CD on 2006/11/30\|24]]	Huntersville, NC	2006/11/30	Plane impacted terrain during night IMC approach where pilot made several erratic maneuvers failing to turn to the approach, descending below descent path, changed airspeed and heading.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #25 near Young, AZ in SR22 N457S on 2006/12/17\|25]]	Young, AZ	2006/12/17	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in mountainous terrain in dark night conditions with IMC conditions and freezing level of 6,500 feet in the area.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #26 near Greenland in SR20 N901SR on 2007/02/02\|26]]	Greenland	2007/02/02	Ferry pilot reported loss of oil pressure and maneuvered towards island in vicinty of Greenland, ditched the airplane, but was found dead in water with broken leg.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #27 near Queenstown, South Africa in SR22 ZS-XPS on 2007/03/17\|27]]	Queenstown, South Africa	2007/03/17	Pilot attempted approach and landing in IMC. (South African accident, not in NTSB database)
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #28 near Spirit River, AB, Canada in SR22 C-GIOO on 2007/08/13\|28]]	Spirit River, AB, Canada	2007/08/13	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in low ceilings over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #29 near New Windsor, NY in SR20 N108GD on 2007/11/21\|29]]	New Windsor, NY	2007/11/21	Plane impacted terrain during second approach in low visibility and low ceilings about 2 am
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #30 near Faribault, MN in SR22 N482SR on 2007/11/25\|30]]	Faribault, MN	2007/11/25	Plane impacted terrain adjacent to the runway in gusty wind conditions, reportedly during a second landing attempt or aborted landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #31 near Jagel, Germany in SR20 N141CD on 2007/11/28\|31]]	Jagel, Germany	2007/11/28	Plane impacted power lines at night while flying parallel to a highway in low ceilings, reportedly attempting to contact the nearby military airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #32 near Gurupi, Brazil in SR22 PR-OGM on 2007/12/19\|32]]	Gurupi, Brazil	2007/12/19	Plane impacted terrain during landing when wing tip hit the ground and the plane cartwheeled
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #33 near Paso Robles, CA in SR22 N254SR on 2007/12/30\|33]]	Paso Robles, CA	2007/12/30	Plane impacted terrain after low altitude maneuvers, including barrel roll described by witnesses
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #34 near Lindsay, OK in SR22 N824BJ on 2008/02/02\|34]]	Lindsay, OK	2008/02/02	Plane impacted terrain while maneuvering near airport due to inadvertent stall/spin while making base turn.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #35 near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in SR22 PR-IAO on 2008/03/02\|35]]	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	2008/03/02	Plane impacted building near airport after smoke observed from engine; reports suggest plane was misfueld with Jet-A because of confusion with "turbo" designation
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #36 near Front Royal, VA in SR22 N141SR on 2008/03/15\|36]]	Front Royal, VA	2008/03/15	Plane impacted terrain soon after departure at night with low ceilings in location not consistent with Departure Procedure for the airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #37 near Waxhaw, NC in SR22 N615WM on 2008/03/20\|37]]	Waxhaw, NC	2008/03/20	Plane impacted terrain during maneuvers to land at private airstrip
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #38 near Big Bear, CA in SR22 N868PC on 2008/04/08\|38]]	Big Bear, CA	2008/04/08	Plane impacted terrain during VFR approach to mountain airport in low IMC and freezing conditions
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #39 near Hemphill, TX in SR22 N729SR on 2008/04/22\|39]]	Hemphill, TX	2008/04/22	Plane impacted water during IFR flight after flying NORDO for over an hour
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #40 near Rock Springs, WY in SR22 N8341 on 2008/08/10\|40]]	Rock Springs, WY	2008/08/10	Mid-air collision with a VFR aircraft while on IFR approach
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #41 near Woodruff, WI in SR22 N193BS on 2008/09/11\|41]]	Woodruff, WI	2008/09/11	Plane impacted terrain during approach to landing in low ceilings
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #42 near Zurich, Switzerland in SR22 N467BD on 2008/10/22\|42]]	Zurich, Switzerland	2008/10/22	Plane impacted terrain on airport after deviating due to alternator failure and maneuvering to land with low ceilings.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #43 near Tallahasse, FL in SR22 N827GM on 2008/11/13\|43]]	Tallahasse, FL	2008/11/13	Plane impacted two cars and a house on IFR approach; ATC reported heading deviation during approach.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #44 near Cherbourg, France in SR22 N224AG on 2008/11/15\|44]]	Cherbourg, France	2008/11/15	Pilot flying VFR over clouds from England to Jersey in Channel Islands; impacted water at high speed after descending in cruise.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #45 near Moncks Corners SC in SR22 N224SB on 2009/01/29\|45]]	Moncks Corners SC	2009/01/29	Impacted terrain short of runway during forced landing after declaring an emergency due to smoke and fumes in cockpit
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #46 near Menomonie, WI in SR20 N495LV on 2009/01/30\|46]]	Menomonie, WI	2009/01/30	Impacted terrain with post-impact fire in weather conditions likely to produce icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #47 near Deltona, FL in SR20 N493DA on 2009/02/17\|47]]	Deltona, FL	2009/02/17	Apparent practice stall/spin; parachute was deployed at very low altitude and did not fully inflate
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #48 near Itzehoe, Germany in SR22 D-EPDK on 2009/02/24\|48]]	Itzehoe, Germany	2009/02/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #49 near Tizin Tichka, Morocco in SR22 N45GH on 2009/04/24\|49]]	Tizin Tichka, Morocco	2009/04/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances while flying near a mountain pass with high winds aloft
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #50 near Mt. Ainos, Greece in SR22 4X-CWN on 2009/04/28\|50]]	Mt. Ainos, Greece	2009/04/28	Impacted mountainous terrain while attempting to exit VFR in IMC conditions and possible icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #51 near Mayfield, Ohio in SR22 N504MD on 2009/04/28\|51]]	Mayfield, Ohio	2009/04/28	Impacted terrain shortly after departure in IMC while attempting a return to airport under unknown circumstances
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #52 near Crystal, MN in SR22 N214BN on 2009/06/16\|52]]	Crystal, MN	2009/06/16	Impacted terrain and burst into flames while landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #53 near Dijon, France in SR22 N752CD on 2009/07/18\|53]]	Dijon, France	2009/07/18	Impacted terrain under unknown conditions, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #54 near Ravenswood, WV in SR22 N581DS on 2009/07/30\|54]]	Ravenswood, WV	2009/07/30	Impacted terrain after flying past intended destination NORDO at FL250, plane intercepted and pilot observed unresponsive
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #55 near Rock Hill, SC in SR22 N922XX on 2009/09/11\|55]]	Rock Hill, SC	2009/09/11	Impacted terrain short of the runway while maneuvering back to airport under unknown circumstances
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #56 near Ernsthof, Germany in SR20 D-EYAT on 2009/12/10\|56]]	Ernsthof, Germany	2009/12/10	Impacted terrain in IMC under unknown circumstances after pilot reported a problem.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #57 near St Petersburg, FL in SR22 N723LJ on 2009/12/15\|57]]	St Petersburg, FL	2009/12/15	Loss of radio contact 140 nm southwest of St Petersburg; Coast Guard called of search after two days
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #58 near Boulder, CO in SR20 N825BC on 2010/02/06\|58]]	Boulder, CO	2010/02/06	Midair collision with tow plane and glider
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #59 near Morton, WA in SR22 N224GS on 2010/03/19\|59]]	Morton, WA	2010/03/19	Pilot heard on radio issuing Mayday dead-stick no-engine; plane impacted trees and landed in driveway less than 5 miles from small airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #60 near Tuscaloosa, AL in SR22 N424LF on 2010/05/10\|60]]	Tuscaloosa, AL	2010/05/10	Plane crashed short of runway on airport under unknown circumstances

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:41:24 GMT

Revision 14 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 5/11/2010 7:41:24 AM

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Table of all Cirrus fatal accidents. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of the Cirrus Pilot magazine.

Click on the accident sequence number to view comprehensive details about that accident.

Seq#	Location	Date	Synposis
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #0 near Duluth, MN in SR20(P) N115CD on 1999/03/23\|0]]	Duluth, MN	1999/03/23	Experimental test-flight accident, not included in Cirrus production fatal accidents counts, occurred during pre-production flight testing when aileron jammed. SR20 prototype was not equipped with a CAPS parachute. Test pilot Scott Anderson is memorialized by the ANDOE waypoint for the outer marker on the ILS runway 27 approach to Duluth.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #1 near Sierra Vista, AZ in SR20 N116CD on 2001/04/10\|1]]	Sierra Vista, AZ	2001/04/10	Non-instrument rated pilot departed with old weather information over mountainous terrain in deteriorating weather, including mountain obscuration and icing.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #2 near Parish, NY in SR22 N837CD on 2002/04/24\|2]]	Parish, NY	2002/04/24	Two experienced pilots who had just picked up their new Cirrus SR22 were practicing aggressive maneuvers when the plane entered a flat spin. Failure to deploy the parachute resulted in impact with terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #3 near Angel Fire, NM in SR20 N901CD on 2002/05/28\|3]]	Angel Fire, NM	2002/05/28	Plane impacted terrain near top of ridge during departure under high-density altitude conditions in an SR20. The POH does not have takeoff distances for those conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #4 near Las Vegas, NM in SR20 N566T on 2002/11/03\|4]]	Las Vegas, NM	2002/11/03	Non-instrument rated pilot travelled long distances across country and impacted rising terrain under lowering cloud layer. Altimeter read 1,000 feet above elevation of impact point.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #5 near Hill City, MN in SR22 N9523P on 2003/01/18\|5]]	Hill City, MN	2003/01/18	Early morning night flight before sunrise under an overcast by non-instrument rated pilot. Low altitude flight over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #6 near San Jose, CA in SR20 N893MK on 2003/01/23\|6]]	San Jose, CA	2003/01/23	Plane impacted terrain during approach to Reid-Hillview airport in IMC by newly certifcated instrument-rated pilot with some ATC confusion with intended destination contributed to pilot workload.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #7 near Pamplona, Spain in SR22 N100BR on 2003/10/12\|7]]	Pamplona, Spain	2003/10/12	Plane collided with trees and ground in the mountains near Pamplona, Spain, while flying under a VFR flight plan. Last radio contact was at 1,500 feet.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #8 near Greenwood, SC in SR20 N8157J on 2004/04/19\|8]]	Greenwood, SC	2004/04/19	Plane impacted terrain during takeoff by SR20 over gross weight without lowering flaps.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #9 near Park Falls, WI in SR22 N1223S on 2004/09/10\|9]]	Park Falls, WI	2004/09/10	Plane impacted river 1,000 feet short of runway during instructional flight, which may have included simulated emergency power-off descent during gusty wind conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #10 near Belgrade, MT in SR22 N1159C on 2004/12/04\|10]]	Belgrade, MT	2004/12/04	Plane impacted trees while maneuvering close to mountain ridge during a photo mission with a glider.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #11 near Coconut Creek, FL in SR22 N889JB on 2005/01/15\|11]]	Coconut Creek, FL	2005/01/15	Pilot experienced confusion and disorientation during an IMC departure, reporting avionics problems to ATC, but also following instructions intended for another airplane.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #12 near Hood River, OR in SR22 N6057M on 2005/01/20\|12]]	Hood River, OR	2005/01/20	Plane impacted terrain during short night VFR trip in lowering weather conditions by instructor-rated pilot returning to home field.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #13 near Norden, CA in SR22 N286CD on 2005/02/06\|13]]	Norden, CA	2005/02/06	Pilot reported icing at night over mountains at 16,000 feet, attempted to climb but began accelerated descent; parachute was deployed at very high speed and separated from the airframe.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #14 near Arco, MN in SR22 N621PH on 2005/12/11\|14]]	Arco, MN	2005/12/11	Plane impacted terrain during VFR flight in area where IMC and marginal VMC conditions prevailed. Parachute activation was due to ground impact.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #15 near Sylva NC in SR22 N799TM on 2005/12/29\|15]]	Sylva NC	2005/12/29	Plane impacted terrain during departure from uncontrolled airport in marginal VFR conditions with intent to pick-up IFR clearance enroute.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #16 near Lancaster, CA in SR20 N526CD on 2006/01/10\|16]]	Lancaster, CA	2006/01/10	Plane impacted terrain while student pilot and instructor were practicing return-to-airport maneuver.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #17 near Stuart, FL in SR22 N667WP on 2006/02/04\|17]]	Stuart, FL	2006/02/04	Plane impacted ocean during an IMC positioning flight with pilot reporting instrument problems and requesting return to airport.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #18 near Edgewater, MD in SR22 N8163Q on 2006/07/11\|18]]	Edgewater, MD	2006/07/11	Plane impacted terrain during go-around after attempted landing on short 2,500 foot runway.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #19 near Indianapolis, IN in SR22 N91MB on 2006/08/28\|19]]	Indianapolis, IN	2006/08/28	Passenger activated CAPS after pilot became incapacitated resulting in a high-speed impact into a shallow pond; witness reported seeing parachute in reefed condition; three passengers required back surgery and pilot suffered fatal trauma.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #20 near Maybell, CO in SR20 N787SL on 2006/09/15\|20]]	Maybell, CO	2006/09/15	Pilot reported icing at 14,000 feet, made several altitude changes, when ATC lost contact; plane impacted terrain at 7,100 feet and a portion of fuselage was dragged by parachute for 2 miles across Colorado/Wyoming border; parachute believed to have been deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11\|21]]	Manhattan, NY	2006/10/11	Cory Lidle and CFI Tyler Stanger impacted an apartment building in Manhattan, NY, while flying VFR in the Hudson River corridor.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #22 near Meadview, AZ in SR22 N121LD on 2006/10/25\|22]]	Meadview, AZ	2006/10/25	Pilot reported icing at 13,000 feet and impacted terrain in flat attitude; parachute was deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #23 near Statesville NC in SR22 N963CD on 2006/10/27\|23]]	Statesville NC	2006/10/27	Plane impacted terrain following go-around after ILS approach in IMC conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #24 near Huntersville, NC in SR22 N665CD on 2006/11/30\|24]]	Huntersville, NC	2006/11/30	Plane impacted terrain during night IMC approach where pilot made several erratic maneuvers failing to turn to the approach, descending below descent path, changed airspeed and heading.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #25 near Young, AZ in SR22 N457S on 2006/12/17\|25]]	Young, AZ	2006/12/17	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in mountainous terrain in dark night conditions with IMC conditions and freezing level of 6,500 feet in the area.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #26 near Greenland in SR20 N901SR on 2007/02/02\|26]]	Greenland	2007/02/02	Ferry pilot reported loss of oil pressure and maneuvered towards island in vicinty of Greenland, ditched the airplane, but was found dead in water with broken leg.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #27 near Queenstown, South Africa in SR22 ZS-XPS on 2007/03/17\|27]]	Queenstown, South Africa	2007/03/17	Pilot attempted approach and landing in IMC. (South African accident, not in NTSB database)
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #28 near Spirit River, AB, Canada in SR22 C-GIOO on 2007/08/13\|28]]	Spirit River, AB, Canada	2007/08/13	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in low ceilings over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #29 near New Windsor, NY in SR20 N108GD on 2007/11/21\|29]]	New Windsor, NY	2007/11/21	Plane impacted terrain during second approach in low visibility and low ceilings about 2 am
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #30 near Faribault, MN in SR22 N482SR on 2007/11/25\|30]]	Faribault, MN	2007/11/25	Plane impacted terrain adjacent to the runway in gusty wind conditions, reportedly during a second landing attempt or aborted landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #31 near Jagel, Germany in SR20 N141CD on 2007/11/28\|31]]	Jagel, Germany	2007/11/28	Plane impacted power lines at night while flying parallel to a highway in low ceilings, reportedly attempting to contact the nearby military airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #32 near Gurupi, Brazil in SR22 PR-OGM on 2007/12/19\|32]]	Gurupi, Brazil	2007/12/19	Plane impacted terrain during landing when wing tip hit the ground and the plane cartwheeled
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #33 near Paso Robles, CA in SR22 N254SR on 2007/12/30\|33]]	Paso Robles, CA	2007/12/30	Plane impacted terrain after low altitude maneuvers, including barrel roll described by witnesses
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #34 near Lindsay, OK in SR22 N824BJ on 2008/02/02\|34]]	Lindsay, OK	2008/02/02	Plane impacted terrain while maneuvering near airport due to inadvertent stall/spin while making base turn.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #35 near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in SR22 PR-IAO on 2008/03/02\|35]]	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	2008/03/02	Plane impacted building near airport after smoke observed from engine; reports suggest plane was misfueld with Jet-A because of confusion with "turbo" designation
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #36 near Front Royal, VA in SR22 N141SR on 2008/03/15\|36]]	Front Royal, VA	2008/03/15	Plane impacted terrain soon after departure at night with low ceilings in location not consistent with Departure Procedure for the airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #37 near Waxhaw, NC in SR22 N615WM on 2008/03/20\|37]]	Waxhaw, NC	2008/03/20	Plane impacted terrain during maneuvers to land at private airstrip
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #38 near Big Bear, CA in SR22 N868PC on 2008/04/08\|38]]	Big Bear, CA	2008/04/08	Plane impacted terrain during VFR approach to mountain airport in low IMC and freezing conditions
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #39 near Hemphill, TX in SR22 N729SR on 2008/04/22\|39]]	Hemphill, TX	2008/04/22	Plane impacted water during IFR flight after flying NORDO for over an hour
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #40 near Rock Springs, WY in SR22 N8341 on 2008/08/10\|40]]	Rock Springs, WY	2008/08/10	Mid-air collision with a VFR aircraft while on IFR approach
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #41 near Woodruff, WI in SR22 N193BS on 2008/09/11\|41]]	Woodruff, WI	2008/09/11	Plane impacted terrain during approach to landing in low ceilings
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #42 near Zurich, Switzerland in SR22 N467BD on 2008/10/22\|42]]	Zurich, Switzerland	2008/10/22	Plane impacted terrain on airport after deviating due to alternator failure and maneuvering to land with low ceilings.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #43 near Tallahasse, FL in SR22 N827GM on 2008/11/13\|43]]	Tallahasse, FL	2008/11/13	Plane impacted two cars and a house on IFR approach; ATC reported heading deviation during approach.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #44 near Cherbourg, France in SR22 N224AG on 2008/11/15\|44]]	Cherbourg, France	2008/11/15	Pilot flying VFR over clouds from England to Jersey in Channel Islands; impacted water at high speed after descending in cruise.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #45 near Moncks Corners SC in SR22 N224SB on 2009/01/29\|45]]	Moncks Corners SC	2009/01/29	Impacted terrain short of runway during forced landing after declaring an emergency due to smoke and fumes in cockpit
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #46 near Menomonie, WI in SR20 N495LV on 2009/01/30\|46]]	Menomonie, WI	2009/01/30	Impacted terrain with post-impact fire in weather conditions likely to produce icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #47 near Deltona, FL in SR20 N493DA on 2009/02/17\|47]]	Deltona, FL	2009/02/17	Apparent practice stall/spin; parachute was deployed at very low altitude and did not fully inflate
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #48 near Itzehoe, Germany in SR22 D-EPDK on 2009/02/24\|48]]	Itzehoe, Germany	2009/02/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #49 near Tizin Tichka, Morocco in SR22 N45GH on 2009/04/24\|49]]	Tizin Tichka, Morocco	2009/04/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances while flying near a mountain pass with high winds aloft
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #50 near Mt. Ainos, Greece in SR22 4X-CWN on 2009/04/28\|50]]	Mt. Ainos, Greece	2009/04/28	Impacted mountainous terrain while attempting to exit VFR in IMC conditions and possible icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #51 near Mayfield, Ohio in SR22 N504MD on 2009/04/28\|51]]	Mayfield, Ohio	2009/04/28	Impacted terrain shortly after departure in IMC while attempting a return to airport under unknown circumstances
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #52 near Crystal, MN in SR22 N214BN on 2009/06/16\|52]]	Crystal, MN	2009/06/16	Impacted terrain and burst into flames while landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #53 near Dijon, France in SR22 N752CD on 2009/07/18\|53]]	Dijon, France	2009/07/18	Impacted terrain under unknown conditions, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #54 near Ravenswood, WV in SR22 N581DS on 2009/07/30\|54]]	Ravenswood, WV	2009/07/30	Impacted terrain after flying past intended destination NORDO at FL250, plane intercepted and pilot observed unresponsive
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #55 near Rock Hill, SC in SR22 N922XX on 2009/09/11\|55]]	Rock Hill, SC	2009/09/11	Impacted terrain short of the runway while maneuvering back to airport under unknown circumstances
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #56 near Ernsthof, Germany in SR20 D-EYAT on 2009/12/10\|56]]	Ernsthof, Germany	2009/12/10	Impacted terrain in IMC under unknown circumstances after pilot reported a problem.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #57 near St Petersburg, FL in SR22 N723LJ on 2009/12/15\|57]]	St Petersburg, FL	2009/12/15	Loss of radio contact 140 nm southwest of St Petersburg; Coast Guard called of search after two days
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #58 near Boulder, CO in SR20 N825BC on 2010/02/06\|58]]	Boulder, CO	2010/02/06	Midair collision with tow plane and glider
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #59 near Morton, CO WA in SR22 N224GS on 2010/03/19\|59]]	Morton, COWA	2010/03/19	Pilot heard on radio issuing Mayday dead-stick no-engine; plane impacted trees and landed in driveway less than 5 miles from small airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #60 near Tuscaloosa, AL in SR22 N424LF on 2010/05/10\|60]]	Tuscaloosa, AL	2010/05/10	Plane crashed short of runway on airport under unknown circumstances

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:22:49 GMT

Revision 13 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 3/20/2010 12:22:49 PM

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Table of all Cirrus fatal accidents. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of the Cirrus Pilot magazine.

As of December 11March 20, 20092010, there have been 56 58 fatal accidents in Cirrus aircraft involving 111 115 fatalities, 12 13 serious injuries and 2 minor injuries. For more statistical analysis, see [[Accident Statistics]]

Click on the accident sequence number to view comprehensive details about that accident.

Seq#	Location	Date	Synposis
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #0 near Duluth, MN in SR20(P) N115CD on 1999/03/23\|0]]	Duluth, MN	1999/03/23	Experimental test-flight accident, not included in Cirrus production fatal accidents counts, occurred during pre-production flight testing when aileron jammed. SR20 prototype was not equipped with a CAPS parachute. Test pilot Scott Anderson is memorialized by the ANDOE waypoint for the outer marker on the ILS runway 27 approach to Duluth.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #1 near Sierra Vista, AZ in SR20 N116CD on 2001/04/10\|1]]	Sierra Vista, AZ	2001/04/10	Non-instrument rated pilot departed with old weather information over mountainous terrain in deteriorating weather, including mountain obscuration and icing.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #2 near Parish, NY in SR22 N837CD on 2002/04/24\|2]]	Parish, NY	2002/04/24	Two experienced pilots who had just picked up their new Cirrus SR22 were practicing aggressive maneuvers when the plane entered a flat spin. Failure to deploy the parachute resulted in impact with terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #3 near Angel Fire, NM in SR20 N901CD on 2002/05/28\|3]]	Angel Fire, NM	2002/05/28	Plane impacted terrain near top of ridge during departure under high-density altitude conditions in an SR20. The POH does not have takeoff distances for those conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #4 near Las Vegas, NM in SR20 N566T on 2002/11/03\|4]]	Las Vegas, NM	2002/11/03	Non-instrument rated pilot travelled long distances across country and impacted rising terrain under lowering cloud layer. Altimeter read 1,000 feet above elevation of impact point.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #5 near Hill City, MN in SR22 N9523P on 2003/01/18\|5]]	Hill City, MN	2003/01/18	Early morning night flight before sunrise under an overcast by non-instrument rated pilot. Low altitude flight over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #6 near San Jose, CA in SR20 N893MK on 2003/01/23\|6]]	San Jose, CA	2003/01/23	Plane impacted terrain during approach to Reid-Hillview airport in IMC by newly certifcated instrument-rated pilot with some ATC confusion with intended destination contributed to pilot workload.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #7 near Pamplona, Spain in SR22 N100BR on 2003/10/12\|7]]	Pamplona, Spain	2003/10/12	Plane collided with trees and ground in the mountains near Pamplona, Spain, while flying under a VFR flight plan. Last radio contact was at 1,500 feet.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #8 near Greenwood, SC in SR20 N8157J on 2004/04/19\|8]]	Greenwood, SC	2004/04/19	Plane impacted terrain during takeoff by SR20 over gross weight without lowering flaps.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #9 near Park Falls, WI in SR22 N1223S on 2004/09/10\|9]]	Park Falls, WI	2004/09/10	Plane impacted river 1,000 feet short of runway during instructional flight, which may have included simulated emergency power-off descent during gusty wind conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #10 near Belgrade, MT in SR22 N1159C on 2004/12/04\|10]]	Belgrade, MT	2004/12/04	Plane impacted trees while maneuvering close to mountain ridge during a photo mission with a glider.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #11 near Coconut Creek, FL in SR22 N889JB on 2005/01/15\|11]]	Coconut Creek, FL	2005/01/15	Pilot experienced confusion and disorientation during an IMC departure, reporting avionics problems to ATC, but also following instructions intended for another airplane.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #12 near Hood River, OR in SR22 N6057M on 2005/01/20\|12]]	Hood River, OR	2005/01/20	Plane impacted terrain during short night VFR trip in lowering weather conditions by instructor-rated pilot returning to home field.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #13 near Norden, CA in SR22 N286CD on 2005/02/06\|13]]	Norden, CA	2005/02/06	Pilot reported icing at night over mountains at 16,000 feet, attempted to climb but began accelerated descent; parachute was deployed at very high speed and separated from the airframe.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #14 near Arco, MN in SR22 N621PH on 2005/12/11\|14]]	Arco, MN	2005/12/11	Plane impacted terrain during VFR flight in area where IMC and marginal VMC conditions prevailed. Parachute activation was due to ground impact.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #15 near Sylva NC in SR22 N799TM on 2005/12/29\|15]]	Sylva NC	2005/12/29	Plane impacted terrain during departure from uncontrolled airport in marginal VFR conditions with intent to pick-up IFR clearance enroute.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #16 near Lancaster, CA in SR20 N526CD on 2006/01/10\|16]]	Lancaster, CA	2006/01/10	Plane impacted terrain while student pilot and instructor were practicing return-to-airport maneuver.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #17 near Stuart, FL in SR22 N667WP on 2006/02/04\|17]]	Stuart, FL	2006/02/04	Plane impacted ocean during an IMC positioning flight with pilot reporting instrument problems and requesting return to airport.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #18 near Edgewater, MD in SR22 N8163Q on 2006/07/11\|18]]	Edgewater, MD	2006/07/11	Plane impacted terrain during go-around after attempted landing on short 2,500 foot runway.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #19 near Indianapolis, IN in SR22 N91MB on 2006/08/28\|19]]	Indianapolis, IN	2006/08/28	Passenger activated CAPS after pilot became incapacitated resulting in a high-speed impact into a shallow pond; witness reported seeing parachute in reefed condition; three passengers required back surgery and pilot suffered fatal trauma.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #20 near Maybell, CO in SR20 N787SL on 2006/09/15\|20]]	Maybell, CO	2006/09/15	Pilot reported icing at 14,000 feet, made several altitude changes, when ATC lost contact; plane impacted terrain at 7,100 feet and a portion of fuselage was dragged by parachute for 2 miles across Colorado/Wyoming border; parachute believed to have been deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11\|21]]	Manhattan, NY	2006/10/11	Cory Lidle and CFI Tyler Stanger impacted an apartment building in Manhattan, NY, while flying VFR in the Hudson River corridor.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #22 near Meadview, AZ in SR22 N121LD on 2006/10/25\|22]]	Meadview, AZ	2006/10/25	Pilot reported icing at 13,000 feet and impacted terrain in flat attitude; parachute was deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #23 near Statesville NC in SR22 N963CD on 2006/10/27\|23]]	Statesville NC	2006/10/27	Plane impacted terrain following go-around after ILS approach in IMC conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #24 near Huntersville, NC in SR22 N665CD on 2006/11/30\|24]]	Huntersville, NC	2006/11/30	Plane impacted terrain during night IMC approach where pilot made several erratic maneuvers failing to turn to the approach, descending below descent path, changed airspeed and heading.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #25 near Young, AZ in SR22 N457S on 2006/12/17\|25]]	Young, AZ	2006/12/17	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in mountainous terrain in dark night conditions with IMC conditions and freezing level of 6,500 feet in the area.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #26 near Greenland in SR20 N901SR on 2007/02/02\|26]]	Greenland	2007/02/02	Ferry pilot reported loss of oil pressure and maneuvered towards island in vicinty of Greenland, ditched the airplane, but was found dead in water with broken leg.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #27 near Queenstown, South Africa in SR22 ZS-XPS on 2007/03/17\|27]]	Queenstown, South Africa	2007/03/17	Pilot attempted approach and landing in IMC. (South African accident, not in NTSB database)
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #28 near Spirit River, AB, Canada in SR22 C-GIOO on 2007/08/13\|28]]	Spirit River, AB, Canada	2007/08/13	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in low ceilings over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #29 near New Windsor, NY in SR20 N108GD on 2007/11/21\|29]]	New Windsor, NY	2007/11/21	Plane impacted terrain during second approach in low visibility and low ceilings about 2 am
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #30 near Faribault, MN in SR22 N482SR on 2007/11/25\|30]]	Faribault, MN	2007/11/25	Plane impacted terrain adjacent to the runway in gusty wind conditions, reportedly during a second landing attempt or aborted landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #31 near Jagel, Germany in SR20 N141CD on 2007/11/28\|31]]	Jagel, Germany	2007/11/28	Plane impacted power lines at night while flying parallel to a highway in low ceilings, reportedly attempting to contact the nearby military airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #32 near Gurupi, Brazil in SR22 PR-OGM on 2007/12/19\|32]]	Gurupi, Brazil	2007/12/19	Plane impacted terrain during landing when wing tip hit the ground and the plane cartwheeled
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #33 near Paso Robles, CA in SR22 N254SR on 2007/12/30\|33]]	Paso Robles, CA	2007/12/30	Plane impacted terrain after low altitude maneuvers, including barrel roll described by witnesses
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #34 near Lindsay, OK in SR22 N824BJ on 2008/02/02\|34]]	Lindsay, OK	2008/02/02	Plane impacted terrain while maneuvering near airport due to inadvertent stall/spin while making base turn.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #35 near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in SR22 PR-IAO on 2008/03/02\|35]]	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	2008/03/02	Plane impacted building near airport after smoke observed from engine; reports suggest plane was misfueld with Jet-A because of confusion with "turbo" designation
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #36 near Front Royal, VA in SR22 N141SR on 2008/03/15\|36]]	Front Royal, VA	2008/03/15	Plane impacted terrain soon after departure at night with low ceilings in location not consistent with Departure Procedure for the airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #37 near Waxhaw, NC in SR22 N615WM on 2008/03/20\|37]]	Waxhaw, NC	2008/03/20	Plane impacted terrain during maneuvers to land at private airstrip
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #38 near Big Bear, CA in SR22 N868PC on 2008/04/08\|38]]	Big Bear, CA	2008/04/08	Plane impacted terrain during VFR approach to mountain airport in low IMC and freezing conditions
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #39 near Hemphill, TX in SR22 N729SR on 2008/04/22\|39]]	Hemphill, TX	2008/04/22	Plane impacted water during IFR flight after flying NORDO for over an hour
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #40 near Rock Springs, WY in SR22 N8341 on 2008/08/10\|40]]	Rock Springs, WY	2008/08/10	Mid-air collision with a VFR aircraft while on IFR approach
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #41 near Woodruff, WI in SR22 N193BS on 2008/09/11\|41]]	Woodruff, WI	2008/09/11	Plane impacted terrain during approach to landing in low ceilings
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #42 near Zurich, Switzerland in SR22 N467BD on 2008/10/22\|42]]	Zurich, Switzerland	2008/10/22	Plane impacted terrain on airport after deviating due to alternator failure and maneuvering to land with low ceilings.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #43 near Tallahasse, FL in SR22 N827GM on 2008/11/13\|43]]	Tallahasse, FL	2008/11/13	Plane impacted two cars and a house on IFR approach; ATC reported heading deviation during approach.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #44 near Cherbourg, France in SR22 N224AG on 2008/11/15\|44]]	Cherbourg, France	2008/11/15	Pilot flying VFR over clouds from England to Jersey in Channel Islands; impacted water at high speed after descending in cruise.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #45 near Moncks Corners SC in SR22 N224SB on 2009/01/29\|45]]	Moncks Corners SC	2009/01/29	Impacted terrain short of runway during forced landing after declaring an emergency due to smoke and fumes in cockpit
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #46 near Menomonie, WI in SR20 N495LV on 2009/01/30\|46]]	Menomonie, WI	2009/01/30	Impacted terrain with post-impact fire in weather conditions likely to produce icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #47 near Deltona, FL in SR20 N493DA on 2009/02/17\|47]]	Deltona, FL	2009/02/17	Apparent practice stall/spin; parachute was deployed at very low altitude and did not fully inflate
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #48 near Itzehoe, Germany in SR22 D-EPDK on 2009/02/24\|48]]	Itzehoe, Germany	2009/02/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #49 near Tizin Tichka, Morocco in SR22 N45GH on 2009/04/24\|49]]	Tizin Tichka, Morocco	2009/04/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances while flying near a mountain pass with high winds aloft
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #50 near Mt. Ainos, Greece in SR22 4X-CWN on 2009/04/28\|50]]	Mt. Ainos, Greece	2009/04/28	Impacted mountainous terrain while attempting to exit VFR in IMC conditions and possible icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #51 near Mayfield, Ohio in SR22 N504MD on 2009/04/28\|51]]	Mayfield, Ohio	2009/04/28	Impacted terrain shortly after departure in IMC while attempting a return to airport under unknown circumstances
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #52 near Crystal, MN in SR22 N214BN on 2009/06/16\|52]]	Crystal, MN	2009/06/16	Impacted terrain and burst into flames while landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #53 near Dijon, France in SR22 N752CD on 2009/07/18\|53]]	Dijon, France	2009/07/18	Impacted terrain under unknown conditions, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #54 near Ravenswood, WV in SR22 N581DS on 2009/07/30\|54]]	Ravenswood, WV	2009/07/30	Impacted terrain after flying past intended destination NORDO at FL250, plane intercepted and pilot observed unresponsive
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #55 near Rock Hill, SC in SR22 N922XX on 2009/09/11\|55]]	Rock Hill, SC	2009/09/11	Impacted terrain short of the runway while maneuvering back to airport under unknown circumstances
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #56 near Ernsthof, Germany in SR20 D-EYAT on 2009/12/10\|56]]	Ernsthof, Germany	2009/12/10	Impacted terrain in IMC under unknown circumstances after pilot reported a problem.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #57 near St Petersburg, FL in SR22 N723LJ on 2009/12/15\|57]]	St Petersburg, FL	2009/12/15	Loss of radio contact 140 nm southwest of St Petersburg; Coast Guard called of search after two days
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #58 near Boulder, CO in SR20 N825BC on 2010/02/06\|58]]	Boulder, CO	2010/02/06	Midair collision with tow plane and glider
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #59 near Morton, CO in SR22 N224GS on 2010/03/19\|59]]	Morton, CO	2010/03/19	Pilot heard on radio issuing Mayday dead-stick no-engine; plane impacted trees and landed in driveway less than 5 miles from small airport

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:08:27 GMT

Revision 12 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 12/19/2009 9:08:27 PM

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Table of all Cirrus fatal accidents. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of the Cirrus Pilot magazine.

As of December 11, 2009, there have been 56 fatal accidents in Cirrus aircraft involving 111 fatalities, 12 serious injuries and 2 minor injuries. For more statistical analysis, see [[Accident Statistics]]

Click on the accident sequence number to view comprehensive details about that accident.

Seq#	Location	Date	Synposis
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #0 near Duluth, MN in SR20(P) N115CD on 1999/03/23\|0]]	Duluth, MN	1999/03/23	Experimental test-flight accident, not included in Cirrus production fatal accidents counts, occurred during pre-production flight testing when aileron jammed. SR20 prototype was not equipped with a CAPS parachute. Test pilot Scott Anderson is memorialized by the ANDOE waypoint for the outer marker on the ILS runway 27 approach to Duluth.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #1 near Sierra Vista, AZ in SR20 N116CD on 2001/04/10\|1]]	Sierra Vista, AZ	2001/04/10	Non-instrument rated pilot departed with old weather information over mountainous terrain in deteriorating weather, including mountain obscuration and icing.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #2 near Parish, NY in SR22 N837CD on 2002/04/24\|2]]	Parish, NY	2002/04/24	Two experienced pilots who had just picked up their new Cirrus SR22 were practicing aggressive maneuvers when the plane entered a flat spin. Failure to deploy the parachute resulted in impact with terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #3 near Angel Fire, NM in SR20 N901CD on 2002/05/28\|3]]	Angel Fire, NM	2002/05/28	Plane impacted terrain near top of ridge during departure under high-density altitude conditions in an SR20. The POH does not have takeoff distances for those conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #4 near Las Vegas, NM in SR20 N566T on 2002/11/03\|4]]	Las Vegas, NM	2002/11/03	Non-instrument rated pilot travelled long distances across country and impacted rising terrain under lowering cloud layer. Altimeter read 1,000 feet above elevation of impact point.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #5 near Hill City, MN in SR22 N9523P on 2003/01/18\|5]]	Hill City, MN	2003/01/18	Early morning night flight before sunrise under an overcast by non-instrument rated pilot. Low altitude flight over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #6 near San Jose, CA in SR20 N893MK on 2003/01/23\|6]]	San Jose, CA	2003/01/23	Plane impacted terrain during approach to Reid-Hillview airport in IMC by newly certifcated instrument-rated pilot with some ATC confusion with intended destination contributed to pilot workload.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #7 near Pamplona, Spain in SR22 N100BR on 2003/10/12\|7]]	Pamplona, Spain	2003/10/12	Plane collided with trees and ground in the mountains near Pamplona, Spain, while flying under a VFR flight plan. Last radio contact was at 1,500 feet.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #8 near Greenwood, SC in SR20 N8157J on 2004/04/19\|8]]	Greenwood, SC	2004/04/19	Plane impacted terrain during takeoff by SR20 over gross weight without lowering flaps.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #9 near Park Falls, WI in SR22 N1223S on 2004/09/10\|9]]	Park Falls, WI	2004/09/10	Plane impacted river 1,000 feet short of runway during instructional flight, which may have included simulated emergency power-off descent during gusty wind conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #10 near Belgrade, MT in SR22 N1159C on 2004/12/04\|10]]	Belgrade, MT	2004/12/04	Plane impacted trees while maneuvering close to mountain ridge during a photo mission with a glider.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #11 near Coconut Creek, FL in SR22 N889JB on 2005/01/15\|11]]	Coconut Creek, FL	2005/01/15	Pilot experienced confusion and disorientation during an IMC departure, reporting avionics problems to ATC, but also following instructions intended for another airplane.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #12 near Hood River, OR in SR22 N6057M on 2005/01/20\|12]]	Hood River, OR	2005/01/20	Plane impacted terrain during short night VFR trip in lowering weather conditions by instructor-rated pilot returning to home field.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #13 near Norden, CA in SR22 N286CD on 2005/02/06\|13]]	Norden, CA	2005/02/06	Pilot reported icing at night over mountains at 16,000 feet, attempted to climb but began accelerated descent; parachute was deployed at very high speed and separated from the airframe.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #14 near Arco, MN in SR22 N621PH on 2005/12/11\|14]]	Arco, MN	2005/12/11	Plane impacted terrain during VFR flight in area where IMC and marginal VMC conditions prevailed. Parachute activation was due to ground impact.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #15 near Sylva NC in SR22 N799TM on 2005/12/29\|15]]	Sylva NC	2005/12/29	Plane impacted terrain during departure from uncontrolled airport in marginal VFR conditions with intent to pick-up IFR clearance enroute.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #16 near Lancaster, CA in SR20 N526CD on 2006/01/10\|16]]	Lancaster, CA	2006/01/10	Plane impacted terrain while student pilot and instructor were practicing return-to-airport maneuver.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #17 near Stuart, FL in SR22 N667WP on 2006/02/04\|17]]	Stuart, FL	2006/02/04	Plane impacted ocean during an IMC positioning flight with pilot reporting instrument problems and requesting return to airport.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #18 near Edgewater, MD in SR22 N8163Q on 2006/07/11\|18]]	Edgewater, MD	2006/07/11	Plane impacted terrain during go-around after attempted landing on short 2,500 foot runway.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #19 near Indianapolis, IN in SR22 N91MB on 2006/08/28\|19]]	Indianapolis, IN	2006/08/28	Passenger activated CAPS after pilot became incapacitated resulting in a high-speed impact into a shallow pond; witness reported seeing parachute in reefed condition; three passengers required back surgery and pilot suffered fatal trauma.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #20 near Maybell, CO in SR20 N787SL on 2006/09/15\|20]]	Maybell, CO	2006/09/15	Pilot reported icing at 14,000 feet, made several altitude changes, when ATC lost contact; plane impacted terrain at 7,100 feet and a portion of fuselage was dragged by parachute for 2 miles across Colorado/Wyoming border; parachute believed to have been deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11\|21]]	Manhattan, NY	2006/10/11	Cory Lidle and CFI Tyler Stanger impacted an apartment building in Manhattan, NY, while flying VFR in the Hudson River corridor.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #22 near Meadview, AZ in SR22 N121LD on 2006/10/25\|22]]	Meadview, AZ	2006/10/25	Pilot reported icing at 13,000 feet and impacted terrain in flat attitude; parachute was deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #23 near Statesville NC in SR22 N963CD on 2006/10/27\|23]]	Statesville NC	2006/10/27	Plane impacted terrain following go-around after ILS approach in IMC conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #24 near Huntersville, NC in SR22 N665CD on 2006/11/30\|24]]	Huntersville, NC	2006/11/30	Plane impacted terrain during night IMC approach where pilot made several erratic maneuvers failing to turn to the approach, descending below descent path, changed airspeed and heading.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #25 near Young, AZ in SR22 N457S on 2006/12/17\|25]]	Young, AZ	2006/12/17	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in mountainous terrain in dark night conditions with IMC conditions and freezing level of 6,500 feet in the area.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #26 near Greenland in SR20 N901SR on 2007/02/02\|26]]	Greenland	2007/02/02	Ferry pilot reported loss of oil pressure and maneuvered towards island in vicinty of Greenland, ditched the airplane, but was found dead in water with broken leg.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #27 near Queenstown, South Africa in SR22 ZS-XPS on 2007/03/17\|27]]	Queenstown, South Africa	2007/03/17	Pilot attempted approach and landing in IMC. (South African accident, not in NTSB database)
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #28 near Spirit River, AB, Canada in SR22 C-GIOO on 2007/08/13\|28]]	Spirit River, AB, Canada	2007/08/13	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in low ceilings over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #29 near New Windsor, NY in SR20 N108GD on 2007/11/21\|29]]	New Windsor, NY	2007/11/21	Plane impacted terrain during second approach in low visibility and low ceilings about 2 am
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #30 near FairbaultFaribault, MN in SR22 N482SR on 2007/11/25\|30]]	Fairbault	Faribault, MN	2007/11/25	Plane impacted terrain adjacent to the runway in gusty wind conditions, reportedly during a second landing attempt or aborted landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #31 near Jagel, Germany in SR20 N141CD on 2007/11/28\|31]]	Jagel, Germany	2007/11/28	Plane impacted power lines at night while flying parallel to a highway in low ceilings, reportedly attempting to contact the nearby military airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #32 near Gurupi, Brazil in SR22 PR-OGM on 2007/12/19\|32]]	Gurupi, Brazil	2007/12/19	Plane impacted terrain during landing when wing tip hit the ground and the plane cartwheeled
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #33 near Paso Robles, CA in SR22 N254SR on 2007/12/30\|33]]	Paso Robles, CA	2007/12/30	Plane impacted terrain after low altitude maneuvers, including barrel roll described by witnesses
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #34 near Lindsay, OK in SR22 N824BJ on 2008/02/02\|34]]	Lindsay, OK	2008/02/02	Plane impacted terrain while maneuvering near airport due to inadvertent stall/spin while making base turn.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #35 near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in SR22 PR-IAO on 2008/03/02\|35]]	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	2008/03/02	Plane impacted building near airport after smoke observed from engine; reports suggest plane was misfueld with Jet-A because of confusion with "turbo" designation
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #36 near Front Royal, VA in SR22 N141SR on 2008/03/15\|36]]	Front Royal, VA	2008/03/15	Plane impacted terrain soon after departure at night with low ceilings in location not consistent with Departure Procedure for the airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #37 near Waxhaw, NC in SR22 N615WM on 2008/03/20\|37]]	Waxhaw, NC	2008/03/20	Plane impacted terrain during maneuvers to land at private airstrip
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #38 near Big Bear, CA in SR22 N868PC on 2008/04/08\|38]]	Big Bear, CA	2008/04/08	Plane impacted terrain during VFR approach to mountain airport in low IMC and freezing conditions
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #39 near Hemphill, TX in SR22 N729SR on 2008/04/22\|39]]	Hemphill, TX	2008/04/22	Plane impacted water during IFR flight after flying NORDO for over an hour
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #40 near Rock Springs, WY in SR22 N8341 on 2008/08/10\|40]]	Rock Springs, WY	2008/08/10	Mid-air collision with a VFR aircraft while on IFR approach
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #41 near Woodruff, WI in SR22 N193BS on 2008/09/11\|41]]	Woodruff, WI	2008/09/11	Plane impacted terrain during approach to landing in low ceilings
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #42 near Zurich, Switzerland in SR22 N467BD on 2008/10/22\|42]]	Zurich, Switzerland	2008/10/22	Plane impacted terrain on airport after deviating due to alternator failure and maneuvering to land with low ceilings.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #43 near Tallahasse, FL in SR22 N827GM on 2008/11/13\|43]]	Tallahasse, FL	2008/11/13	Plane impacted two cars and a house on IFR approach; ATC reported heading deviation during approach.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #44 near Cherbourg, France in SR22 N224AG on 2008/11/15\|44]]	Cherbourg, France	2008/11/15	Pilot flying VFR over clouds from England to Jersey in Channel Islands; impacted water at high speed after descending in cruise.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #45 near Moncks Corners SC in SR22 N224SB on 2009/01/29\|45]]	Moncks Corners SC	2009/01/29	Impacted terrain short of runway during forced landing after declaring an emergency due to smoke and fumes in cockpit
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #46 near Menomonie, WI in SR20 N495LV on 2009/01/30\|46]]	Menomonie, WI	2009/01/30	Impacted terrain with post-impact fire in weather conditions likely to produce icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #47 near Deltona, FL in SR20 N493DA on 2009/02/17\|47]]	Deltona, FL	2009/02/17	Apparent practice stall/spin; parachute was deployed at very low altitude and did not fully inflate
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #48 near Itzehoe, Germany in SR22 D-EPDK on 2009/02/24\|48]]	Itzehoe, Germany	2009/02/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #49 near Tizin Tichka, Morocco in SR22 N45GH on 2009/04/24\|49]]	Tizin Tichka, Morocco	2009/04/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances while flying near a mountain pass with high winds aloft
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #50 near Mt. Ainos, Greece in SR22 4X-CWN on 2009/04/28\|50]]	Mt. Ainos, Greece	2009/04/28	Impacted mountainous terrain while attempting to exit VFR in IMC conditions and possible icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #51 near Mayfield, Ohio in SR22 N504MD on 2009/04/28\|51]]	Mayfield, Ohio	2009/04/28	Impacted terrain shortly after departure in IMC while attempting a return to airport under unknown circumstances
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #52 near Crystal, MN in SR22 N214BN on 2009/06/16\|52]]	Crystal, MN	2009/06/16	Impacted terrain and burst into flames while landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #53 near Dijon, France in SR22 N752CD on 2009/07/18\|53]]	Dijon, France	2009/07/18	Impacted terrain under unknown conditions, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #54 near Ravenswood, WV in SR22 N581DS on 2009/07/30\|54]]	Ravenswood, WV	2009/07/30	Impacted terrain after flying past intended destination NORDO at FL250, plane intercepted and pilot observed unresponsive
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #55 near Rock Hill, SC in SR22 N922XX on 2009/09/11\|55]]	Rock Hill, SC	2009/09/11	Impacted terrain short of the runway while maneuvering back to airport under unknown circumstances
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #56 near Ernsthof, Germany in SR20 D-EYAT on 2009/12/10\|56]]	Ernsthof, Germany	2009/12/10	Impacted terrain in IMC under unknown circumstances after pilot reported a problem.

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:04:51 GMT

Revision 11 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 12/11/2009 5:04:51 PM

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Table of all Cirrus fatal accidents. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of the Cirrus Pilot magazine.

As of December 511, 2009, there have been 55 56 fatal accidents in Cirrus aircraft involving 110 111 fatalities, 12 serious injuries and 2 minor injuries. For more statistical analysis, see [[Accident Statistics]]

Click on the accident sequence number to view comprehensive details about that accident.

Seq#	Location	Date	Synposis
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #0 near Duluth, MN in SR20(P) N115CD on 1999/03/23\|0]]	Duluth, MN	1999/03/23	Experimental test-flight accident, not included in Cirrus production fatal accidents counts, occurred during pre-production flight testing when aileron jammed. SR20 prototype was not equipped with a CAPS parachute. Test pilot Scott Anderson is memorialized by the ANDOE waypoint for the outer marker on the ILS runway 27 approach to Duluth.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #1 near Sierra Vista, AZ in SR20 N116CD on 2001/04/10\|1]]	Sierra Vista, AZ	2001/04/10	Non-instrument rated pilot departed with old weather information over mountainous terrain in deteriorating weather, including mountain obscuration and icing.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #2 near Parish, NY in SR22 N837CD on 2002/04/24\|2]]	Parish, NY	2002/04/24	Two experienced pilots who had just picked up their new Cirrus SR22 were practicing aggressive maneuvers when the plane entered a flat spin. Failure to deploy the parachute resulted in impact with terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #3 near Angel Fire, NM in SR20 N901CD on 2002/05/28\|3]]	Angel Fire, NM	2002/05/28	Plane impacted terrain near top of ridge during departure under high-density altitude conditions in an SR20. The POH does not have takeoff distances for those conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #4 near Las Vegas, NM in SR20 N566T on 2002/11/03\|4]]	Las Vegas, NM	2002/11/03	Non-instrument rated pilot travelled long distances across country and impacted rising terrain under lowering cloud layer. Altimeter read 1,000 feet above elevation of impact point.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #5 near Hill City, MN in SR22 N9523P on 2003/01/18\|5]]	Hill City, MN	2003/01/18	Early morning night flight before sunrise under an overcast by non-instrument rated pilot. Low altitude flight over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #6 near San Jose, CA in SR20 N893MK on 2003/01/23\|6]]	San Jose, CA	2003/01/23	Plane impacted terrain during approach to Reid-Hillview airport in IMC by newly certifcated instrument-rated pilot with some ATC confusion with intended destination contributed to pilot workload.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #7 near Pamplona, Spain in SR22 N100BR on 2003/10/12\|7]]	Pamplona, Spain	2003/10/12	Plane collided with trees and ground in the mountains near Pamplona, Spain, while flying under a VFR flight plan. Last radio contact was at 1,500 feet.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #8 near Greenwood, SC in SR20 N8157J on 2004/04/19\|8]]	Greenwood, SC	2004/04/19	Plane impacted terrain during takeoff by SR20 over gross weight without lowering flaps.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #9 near Park Falls, WI in SR22 N1223S on 2004/09/10\|9]]	Park Falls, WI	2004/09/10	Plane impacted river 1,000 feet short of runway during instructional flight, which may have included simulated emergency power-off descent during gusty wind conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #10 near Belgrade, MT in SR22 N1159C on 2004/12/04\|10]]	Belgrade, MT	2004/12/04	Plane impacted trees while maneuvering close to mountain ridge during a photo mission with a glider.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #11 near Coconut Creek, FL in SR22 N889JB on 2005/01/15\|11]]	Coconut Creek, FL	2005/01/15	Pilot experienced confusion and disorientation during an IMC departure, reporting avionics problems to ATC, but also following instructions intended for another airplane.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #12 near Hood River, OR in SR22 N6057M on 2005/01/20\|12]]	Hood River, OR	2005/01/20	Plane impacted terrain during short night VFR trip in lowering weather conditions by instructor-rated pilot returning to home field.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #13 near Norden, CA in SR22 N286CD on 2005/02/06\|13]]	Norden, CA	2005/02/06	Pilot reported icing at night over mountains at 16,000 feet, attempted to climb but began accelerated descent; parachute was deployed at very high speed and separated from the airframe.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #14 near Arco, MN in SR22 N621PH on 2005/12/11\|14]]	Arco, MN	2005/12/11	Plane impacted terrain during VFR flight in area where IMC and marginal VMC conditions prevailed. Parachute activation was due to ground impact.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #15 near Sylva NC in SR22 N799TM on 2005/12/29\|15]]	Sylva NC	2005/12/29	Plane impacted terrain during departure from uncontrolled airport in marginal VFR conditions with intent to pick-up IFR clearance enroute.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #16 near Lancaster, CA in SR20 N526CD on 2006/01/10\|16]]	Lancaster, CA	2006/01/10	Plane impacted terrain while student pilot and instructor were practicing return-to-airport maneuver.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #17 near Stuart, FL in SR22 N667WP on 2006/02/04\|17]]	Stuart, FL	2006/02/04	Plane impacted ocean during an IMC positioning flight with pilot reporting instrument problems and requesting return to airport.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #18 near Edgewater, MD in SR22 N8163Q on 2006/07/11\|18]]	Edgewater, MD	2006/07/11	Plane impacted terrain during go-around after attempted landing on short 2,500 foot runway.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #19 near Indianapolis, IN in SR22 N91MB on 2006/08/28\|19]]	Indianapolis, IN	2006/08/28	Passenger activated CAPS after pilot became incapacitated resulting in a high-speed impact into a shallow pond; witness reported seeing parachute in reefed condition; three passengers required back surgery and pilot suffered fatal trauma.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #20 near Maybell, CO in SR20 N787SL on 2006/09/15\|20]]	Maybell, CO	2006/09/15	Pilot reported icing at 14,000 feet, made several altitude changes, when ATC lost contact; plane impacted terrain at 7,100 feet and a portion of fuselage was dragged by parachute for 2 miles across Colorado/Wyoming border; parachute believed to have been deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11\|21]]	Manhattan, NY	2006/10/11	Cory Lidle and CFI Tyler Stanger impacted an apartment building in Manhattan, NY, while flying VFR in the Hudson River corridor.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #22 near Meadview, AZ in SR22 N121LD on 2006/10/25\|22]]	Meadview, AZ	2006/10/25	Pilot reported icing at 13,000 feet and impacted terrain in flat attitude; parachute was deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #23 near Statesville NC in SR22 N963CD on 2006/10/27\|23]]	Statesville NC	2006/10/27	Plane impacted terrain following go-around after ILS approach in IMC conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #24 near Huntersville, NC in SR22 N665CD on 2006/11/30\|24]]	Huntersville, NC	2006/11/30	Plane impacted terrain during night IMC approach where pilot made several erratic maneuvers failing to turn to the approach, descending below descent path, changed airspeed and heading.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #25 near Young, AZ in SR22 N457S on 2006/12/17\|25]]	Young, AZ	2006/12/17	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in mountainous terrain in dark night conditions with IMC conditions and freezing level of 6,500 feet in the area.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #26 near Greenland in SR20 N901SR on 2007/02/02\|26]]	Greenland	2007/02/02	Ferry pilot reported loss of oil pressure and maneuvered towards island in vicinty of Greenland, ditched the airplane, but was found dead in water with broken leg.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #27 near Queenstown, South Africa in SR22 ZS-XPS on 2007/03/17\|27]]	Queenstown, South Africa	2007/03/17	Pilot attempted approach and landing in IMC. (South African accident, not in NTSB database)
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #28 near Spirit River, AB, Canada in SR22 C-GIOO on 2007/08/13\|28]]	Spirit River, AB, Canada	2007/08/13	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in low ceilings over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #29 near New Windsor, NY in SR20 N108GD on 2007/11/21\|29]]	New Windsor, NY	2007/11/21	Plane impacted terrain during second approach in low visibility and low ceilings about 2 am
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #30 near Fairbault, MN in SR22 N482SR on 2007/11/25\|30]]	Fairbault, MN	2007/11/25	Plane impacted terrain adjacent to the runway in gusty wind conditions, reportedly during a second landing attempt or aborted landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #31 near Jagel, Germany in SR20 N141CD on 2007/11/28\|31]]	Jagel, Germany	2007/11/28	Plane impacted power lines at night while flying parallel to a highway in low ceilings, reportedly attempting to contact the nearby military airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #32 near Gurupi, Brazil in SR22 PR-OGM on 2007/12/19\|32]]	Gurupi, Brazil	2007/12/19	Plane impacted terrain during landing when wing tip hit the ground and the plane cartwheeled
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #33 near Paso Robles, CA in SR22 N254SR on 2007/12/30\|33]]	Paso Robles, CA	2007/12/30	Plane impacted terrain after low altitude maneuvers, including barrel roll described by witnesses
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #34 near Lindsay, OK in SR22 N824BJ on 2008/02/02\|34]]	Lindsay, OK	2008/02/02	Plane impacted terrain while maneuvering near airport due to inadvertent stall/spin while making base turn.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #35 near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in SR22 PR-IAO on 2008/03/02\|35]]	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	2008/03/02	Plane impacted building near airport after smoke observed from engine; reports suggest plane was misfueld with Jet-A because of confusion with "turbo" designation
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #36 near Front Royal, VA in SR22 N141SR on 2008/03/15\|36]]	Front Royal, VA	2008/03/15	Plane impacted terrain soon after departure at night with low ceilings in location not consistent with Departure Procedure for the airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #37 near Waxhaw, NC in SR22 N615WM on 2008/03/20\|37]]	Waxhaw, NC	2008/03/20	Plane impacted terrain during maneuvers to land at private airstrip
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #38 near Big Bear, CA in SR22 N868PC on 2008/04/08\|38]]	Big Bear, CA	2008/04/08	Plane impacted terrain during VFR approach to mountain airport in low IMC and freezing conditions
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #39 near Hemphill, TX in SR22 N729SR on 2008/04/22\|39]]	Hemphill, TX	2008/04/22	Plane impacted water during IFR flight after flying NORDO for over an hour
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #40 near Rock Springs, WY in SR22 N8341 on 2008/08/10\|40]]	Rock Springs, WY	2008/08/10	Mid-air collision with a VFR aircraft while on IFR approach
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #41 near Woodruff, WI in SR22 N193BS on 2008/09/11\|41]]	Woodruff, WI	2008/09/11	Plane impacted terrain during approach to landing in low ceilings
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #42 near Zurich, Switzerland in SR22 N467BD on 2008/10/22\|42]]	Zurich, Switzerland	2008/10/22	Plane impacted terrain on airport after deviating due to alternator failure and maneuvering to land with low ceilings.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #43 near Tallahasse, FL in SR22 N827GM on 2008/11/13\|43]]	Tallahasse, FL	2008/11/13	Plane impacted two cars and a house on IFR approach; ATC reported heading deviation during approach.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #44 near Cherbourg, France in SR22 N224AG on 2008/11/15\|44]]	Cherbourg, France	2008/11/15	Pilot flying VFR over clouds from England to Jersey in Channel Islands; impacted water at high speed after descending in cruise.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #45 near Moncks Corners SC in SR22 N224SB on 2009/01/29\|45]]	Moncks Corners SC	2009/01/29	Impacted terrain short of runway during forced landing after declaring an emergency due to smoke and fumes in cockpit
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #46 near Menomonie, WI in SR20 N495LV on 2009/01/30\|46]]	Menomonie, WI	2009/01/30	Impacted terrain with post-impact fire in weather conditions likely to produce icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #47 near Deltona, FL in SR20 N493DA on 2009/02/17\|47]]	Deltona, FL	2009/02/17	Apparent practice stall/spin; parachute was deployed at very low altitude and did not fully inflate
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #48 near Itzehoe, Germany in SR22 D-EPDK on 2009/02/24\|48]]	Itzehoe, Germany	2009/02/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #49 near Tizin Tichka, Morocco in SR22 N45GH on 2009/04/24\|49]]	Tizin Tichka, Morocco	2009/04/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances while flying near a mountain pass with high winds aloft
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #50 near Mt. Ainos, Greece in SR22 4X-CWN on 2009/04/28\|50]]	Mt. Ainos, Greece	2009/04/28	Impacted mountainous terrain while attempting to exit VFR in IMC conditions and possible icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #51 near Mayfield, Ohio in SR22 N504MD on 2009/04/28\|51]]	Mayfield, Ohio	2009/04/28	Impacted terrain shortly after departure in IMC while attempting a return to airport under unknown circumstances
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #52 near Crystal, MN in SR22 N214BN on 2009/06/16\|52]]	Crystal, MN	2009/06/16	Impacted terrain and burst into flames while landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #53 near Dijon, France in SR22 N752CD on 2009/07/18\|53]]	Dijon, France	2009/07/18	Impacted terrain under unknown conditions, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #54 near Ravenswood, WV in SR22 N581DS on 2009/07/30\|54]]	Ravenswood, WV	2009/07/30	Impacted terrain after flying past intended destination NORDO at FL250, plane intercepted and pilot observed unresponsive
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #55 near Rock Hill, SC in SR22 N922XX on 2009/09/11\|55]]	Rock Hill, SC	2009/09/11	Impacted terrain short of the runway while maneuvering back to airport under unknown circumstances
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #56 near Ernsthof, Germany in SR20 D-EYAT on 2009/12/10\|56]]	Ernsthof, Germany	2009/12/10	Impacted terrain in IMC under unknown circumstances after pilot reported a problem.

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:42:15 GMT

Revision 10 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 12/11/2009 3:42:15 PM

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Table of all Cirrus fatal accidents. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of the Cirrus Pilot magazine.

As of December 5, 2009, there have been 55 fatal accidents in Cirrus aircraft involving 110 fatalities, 12 serious injuries and 2 minor injuries. For more statistical analysis, see [[Accident Statistics]]

Click on the accident sequence number to view comprehensive details about that accident.

Seq#	Location	Date	Synposis
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #0 near Duluth, MN in SR20(P) N115CD on 1999/03/23\|0]]	Duluth, MN	1999/03/23	Experimental test-flight accident, not included in Cirrus production fatal accidents counts, occurred during pre-production flight testing when aileron jammed. SR20 prototype was not equipped with a CAPS parachute. Test pilot Scott Anderson is memorialized by the ANDOE waypoint for the outer marker on the ILS runway 27 approach to Duluth.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #1 near Sierra Vista, AZ in SR20 N116CD on 2001/04/10\|1]]	Sierra Vista, AZ	2001/04/10	Non-instrument rated pilot departed with old weather information over mountainous terrain in deteriorating weather, including mountain obscuration and icing.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #2 near Parish, NY in SR22 N837CD on 2002/04/24\|2]]	Parish, NY	2002/04/24	Two experienced pilots who had just picked up their new Cirrus SR22 were practicing aggressive maneuvers when the plane entered a flat spin. Failure to deploy the parachute resulted in impact with terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #3 near Angel Fire, NM in SR20 N901CD on 2002/05/28\|3]]	Angel Fire, NM	2002/05/28	Plane impacted terrain near top of ridge during departure under high-density altitude conditions in an SR20. The POH does not have takeoff distances for those conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #4 near Las Vegas, NM in SR20 N566T on 2002/11/03\|4]]	Las Vegas, NM	2002/11/03	Non-instrument rated pilot travelled long distances across country and impacted rising terrain under lowering cloud layer. Altimeter read 1,000 feet above elevation of impact point.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #5 near Hill City, MN in SR22 N9523P on 2003/01/18\|5]]	Hill City, MN	2003/01/18	Early morning night flight before sunrise under an overcast by non-instrument rated pilot. Low altitude flight over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #6 near San Jose, CA in SR20 N893MK on 2003/01/23\|6]]	San Jose, CA	2003/01/23	Plane impacted terrain during approach to Reid-Hillview airport in IMC by newly certifcated instrument-rated pilot with some ATC confusion with intended destination contributed to pilot workload.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #7 near Pamplona, Spain in SR22 N100BR on 2003/10/12\|7]]	Pamplona, Spain	2003/10/12	Plane collided with trees and ground in the mountains near Pamplona, Spain, while flying under a VFR flight plan. Last radio contact was at 1,500 feet.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #8 near Greenwood, SC in SR20 N8157J on 2004/04/19\|8]]	Greenwood, SC	2004/04/19	Plane impacted terrain during takeoff by SR20 over gross weight without lowering flaps.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #9 near Park Falls, WI in SR22 N1223S on 2004/09/10\|9]]	Park Falls, WI	2004/09/10	Plane impacted river 1,000 feet short of runway during instructional flight, which may have included simulated emergency power-off descent during gusty wind conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #10 near Belgrade, MT in SR22 N1159C on 2004/12/04\|10]]	Belgrade, MT	2004/12/04	Plane impacted trees while maneuvering close to mountain ridge during a photo mission with a glider.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #11 near Coconut Creek, FL in SR22 N889JB on 2005/01/15\|11]]	Coconut Creek, FL	2005/01/15	Pilot experienced confusion and disorientation during an IMC departure, reporting avionics problems to ATC, but also following instructions intended for another airplane.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #12 near Hood River, OR in SR22 N6057M on 2005/01/20\|12]]	Hood River, OR	2005/01/20	Plane impacted terrain during short night VFR trip in lowering weather conditions by instructor-rated pilot returning to home field.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #13 near Norden, CA in SR22 N286CD on 2005/02/06\|13]]	Norden, CA	2005/02/06	Pilot reported icing at night over mountains at 16,000 feet, attempted to climb but began accelerated descent; parachute was deployed at very high speed and separated from the airframe.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #14 near Arco, MN in SR22 N621PH on 2005/12/11\|14]]	Arco, MN	2005/12/11	Plane impacted terrain during VFR flight in area where IMC and marginal VMC conditions prevailed. Parachute activation was due to ground impact.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #15 near Sylva NC in SR22 N799TM on 2005/12/29\|15]]	Sylva NC	2005/12/29	Plane impacted terrain during departure from uncontrolled airport in marginal VFR conditions with intent to pick-up IFR clearance enroute.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #16 near Lancaster, CA in SR20 N526CD on 2006/01/10\|16]]	Lancaster, CA	2006/01/10	Plane impacted terrain while student pilot and instructor were practicing return-to-airport maneuver.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #17 near Stuart, FL in SR22 N667WP on 2006/02/04\|17]]	Stuart, FL	2006/02/04	Plane impacted ocean during an IMC positioning flight with pilot reporting instrument problems and requesting return to airport.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #18 near Edgewater, MD in SR22 N8163Q on 2006/07/11\|18]]	Edgewater, MD	2006/07/11	Plane impacted terrain during go-around after attempted landing on short 2,500 foot runway.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #19 near Indianapolis, IN in SR22 N91MB on 2006/08/28\|19]]	Indianapolis, IN	2006/08/28	Passenger activated CAPS after pilot became incapacitated resulting in a high-speed impact into a shallow pond; witness reported seeing parachute in reefed condition; three passengers required back surgery and pilot suffered fatal trauma.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #20 near Maybell, CO in SR20 N787SL on 2006/09/15\|20]]	Maybell, CO	2006/09/15	Pilot reported icing at 14,000 feet, made several altitude changes, when ATC lost contact; plane impacted terrain at 7,100 feet and a portion of fuselage was dragged by parachute for 2 miles across Colorado/Wyoming border; parachute believed to have been deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11\|21]]	Manhattan, NY	2006/10/11	Cory Lidle and CFI Tyler Stanger impacted an apartment building in Manhattan, NY, while flying VFR in the Hudson River corridor.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #22 near Meadview, AZ in SR22 N121LD on 2006/10/25\|22]]	Meadview, AZ	2006/10/25	Pilot reported icing at 13,000 feet and impacted terrain in flat attitude; parachute was deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #23 near Statesville NC in SR22 N963CD on 2006/10/27\|23]]	Statesville NC	2006/10/27	Plane impacted terrain following go-around after ILS approach in IMC conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #24 near Huntersville, NC in SR22 N665CD on 2006/11/30\|24]]	Huntersville, NC	2006/11/30	Plane impacted terrain during night IMC approach where pilot made several erratic maneuvers failing to turn to the approach, descending below descent path, changed airspeed and heading.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #25 near Young, AZ in SR22 N457S on 2006/12/17\|25]]	Young, AZ	2006/12/17	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in mountainous terrain in dark night conditions with IMC conditions and freezing level of 6,500 feet in the area.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #26 near Greenland in SR20 N901SR on 2007/02/02\|26]]	Greenland	2007/02/02	Ferry pilot reported loss of oil pressure and maneuvered towards island in vicinty of Greenland, ditched the airplane, but was found dead in water with broken leg.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #27 near Queenstown, South Africa in SR22 ZS-XPS on 2007/03/17\|27]]	Queenstown, South Africa	2007/03/17	Pilot attempted approach and landing in IMC. (South African accident, not in NTSB database)
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #28 near Spirit River, AB, Canada in SR22 C-GIOO on 2007/08/13\|28]]	Spirit River, AB, Canada	2007/08/13	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in low ceilings over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #29 near New Windsor, NY in SR20 N108GD on 2007/11/21\|29]]	New Windsor, NY	2007/11/21	Plane impacted terrain during second approach in low visibility and low ceilings about 2 am
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #30 near Fairbault, MN in SR22 N482SR on 2007/11/25\|30]]	Fairbault, MN	2007/11/25	Plane impacted terrain adjacent to the runway in gusty wind conditions, reportedly during a second landing attempt or aborted landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #31 near Jagel, Germany in SR20 N141CD on 2007/11/28\|31]]	Jagel, Germany	2007/11/28	Plane impacted power lines at night while flying parallel to a highway in low ceilings, reportedly attempting to contact the nearby military airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #32 near Gurupi, Brazil in SR22 PR-OGM on 2007/12/19\|32]]	Gurupi, Brazil	2007/12/19	Plane impacted terrain during landing when wing tip hit the ground and the plane cartwheeled
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #33 near Paso Robles, CA in SR22 N254SR on 2007/12/30\|33]]	Paso Robles, CA	2007/12/30	Plane impacted terrain after low altitude maneuvers, including barrel roll described by witnesses
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #34 near Lindsay, OK in SR22 N824BJ on 2008/02/02\|34]]	Lindsay, OK	2008/02/02	Plane impacted terrain while maneuvering near airport due to inadvertent stall/spin while making base turn.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #35 near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in SR22 PR-IAO on 2008/03/02\|35]]	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	2008/03/02	Plane impacted building near airport after smoke observed from engine; reports suggest plane was misfueld with Jet-A because of confusion with "turbo" designation
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #36 near Front Royal, VA in SR22 N141SR on 2008/03/15\|36]]	Front Royal, VA	2008/03/15	Plane impacted terrain soon after departure at night with low ceilings in location not consistent with Departure Procedure for the airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #37 near Waxhaw, NC in SR22 N615WM on 2008/03/20\|37]]	Waxhaw, NC	2008/03/20	Plane impacted terrain during maneuvers to land at private airstrip
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #38 near Big Bear, CA in SR22 N868PC on 2008/04/08\|38]]	Big Bear, CA	2008/04/08	Plane impacted terrain during VFR approach to mountain airport in low IMC and freezing conditions
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #39 near Hemphill, TX in SR22 N729SR on 2008/04/22\|39]]	Hemphill, TX	2008/04/22	Plane impacted water during IFR flight after flying NORDO for over an hour
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #40 near Rock Springs, WY in SR22 N8341 on 2008/08/10\|40]]	Rock Springs, WY	2008/08/10	Mid-air collision with a VFR aircraft while on IFR approach
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #41 near Woodruff, WI in SR22 N193BS on 2008/09/11\|41]]	Woodruff, WI	2008/09/11	Plane impacted terrain during approach to landing in low ceilings
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #42 near Zurich, Switzerland in SR22 N467BD on 2008/10/22\|42]]	Zurich, Switzerland	2008/10/22	Plane impacted terrain on airport after deviating due to alternator failure and maneuvering to land with low ceilings.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #43 near Tallahasse, FL in SR22 N827GM on 2008/11/13\|43]]	Tallahasse, FL	2008/11/13	Plane impacted two cars and a house on IFR approach; ATC reported heading deviation during approach.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #44 near Cherbourg, France in SR22 N224AG on 2008/11/15\|44]]	Cherbourg, France	2008/11/15	Pilot flying VFR over clouds from England to Jersey in Channel Islands; impacted water at high speed after descending in cruise.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #45 near Moncks Corners SC in SR22 N224SB on 2009/01/29\|45]]	Moncks Corners SC	2009/01/29	Impacted terrain short of runway during forced landing after declaring an emergency due to smoke and fumes in cockpit
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #46 near Menomonie, WI in SR20 N495LV on 2009/01/30\|46]]	Menomonie, WI	2009/01/30	Impacted terrain with post-impact fire in weather conditions likely to produce icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #47 near Deltona, FL in SR20 N493DA on 2009/02/17\|47]]	Deltona, FL	2009/02/17	Apparent practice stall/spin; parachute was deployed at very low altitude and did not fully inflate
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #48 near Itzehoe, Germany in SR22 D-EPDK on 2009/02/24\|48]]	Itzehoe, Germany	2009/02/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #49 near Tizin Tichka, Morocco in SR22 N45GH on 2009/04/24\|49]]	Tizin Tichka, Morocco	2009/04/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances while flying near a mountain pass with high winds aloft
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #50 near Mt. Ainos, Greece in SR22 4X-CWN on 2009/04/28\|50]]	Mt. Ainos, Greece	2009/04/28	Impacted mountainous terrain while attempting to exit VFR in IMC conditions and possible icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #51 near Mayfield, Ohio in SR22 N504MD on 2009/04/28\|51]]	Mayfield, Ohio	2009/04/28	Impacted terrain shortly after departure in IMC while attempting a return to airport under unknown circumstances
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #52 near Crystal, MN in SR22 N214BN on 2009/06/16\|52]]	Crystal, MN	2009/06/16	Impacted terrain and burst into flames while landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #53 near Dijon, France in SR22 N752CD on 2009/07/18\|53]]	Dijon, France	2009/07/18	Impacted terrain under unknown conditions, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #54 near Ravenswood, WV in SR22 N581DS on 2009/07/30\|54]]	Ravenswood, WV	2009/07/30	Impacted terrain after flying past intended destination NORDO at FL250, plane intercepted and pilot observed unresponsive
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #55 near Rock Hill, SC in SR22 N922XX on 2009/09/11\|55]]	Rock Hill, SC	2009/09/11	Impacted terrain short of the runway while maneuvering back to airport under unknown circumstances
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #56 near Ernsthof, Germany in SR20 D-EYAT on 2009/12/10\|56]]	Ernsthof, Germany	2009/12/10	Impacted terrain in IMC under unknown circumstances after pilot reported a problem.

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:14:49 GMT

Revision 9 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 12/6/2009 10:14:49 AM

Cirrus Fatal Accidents

Table of all Cirrus fatal accidents. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of the Cirrus Pilot magazine.

Click on the accident sequence number to view comprehensive details about that accident.

Seq#	Location	Date	Synposis
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #0 near Duluth, MN in SR20(P) N115CD on 1999/03/23\|0]]	Duluth, MN	1999/03/23	Experimental test-flight accident, not included in Cirrus production fatal accidents counts, occurred during pre-production flight testing when aileron jammed. SR20 prototype was not equipped with a CAPS parachute. Test pilot Scott Anderson is memorialized by the ANDOE waypoint for the outer marker on the ILS runway 27 approach to Duluth.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #1 near Sierra Vista, AZ in SR20 N116CD on 2001/04/10\|1]]	Sierra Vista, AZ	2001/04/10	Non-instrument rated pilot departed with old weather information over mountainous terrain in deteriorating weather, including mountain obscuration and icing.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #2 near Parish, NY in SR22 N837CD on 2002/04/24\|2]]	Parish, NY	2002/04/24	Two experienced pilots who had just picked up their new Cirrus SR22 were practicing aggressive maneuvers when the plane entered a flat spin. Failure to deploy the parachute resulted in impact with terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #3 near Angel Fire, NM in SR20 N901CD on 2002/05/28\|3]]	Angel Fire, NM	2002/05/28	Plane impacted terrain near top of ridge during departure under high-density altitude conditions in an SR20. The POH does not have takeoff distances for those conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #4 near Las Vegas, NM in SR20 N566T on 2002/11/03\|4]]	Las Vegas, NM	2002/11/03	Non-instrument rated pilot travelled long distances across country and impacted rising terrain under lowering cloud layer. Altimeter read 1,000 feet above elevation of impact point.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #5 near Hill City, MN in SR22 N9523P on 2003/01/18\|5]]	Hill City, MN	2003/01/18	Early morning night flight before sunrise under an overcast by non-instrument rated pilot. Low altitude flight over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #6 near San Jose, CA in SR20 N893MK on 2003/01/23\|6]]	San Jose, CA	2003/01/23	Plane impacted terrain during approach to Reid-Hillview airport in IMC by newly certifcated instrument-rated pilot with some ATC confusion with intended destination contributed to pilot workload.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #7 near Pamplona, Spain in SR22 N100BR on 2003/10/12\|7]]	Pamplona, Spain	2003/10/12	Plane collided with trees and ground in the mountains near Pamplona, Spain, while flying under a VFR flight plan. Last radio contact was at 1,500 feet.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #8 near Greenwood, SC in SR20 N8157J on 2004/04/19\|8]]	Greenwood, SC	2004/04/19	Plane impacted terrain during takeoff by SR20 over gross weight without lowering flaps.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #9 near Park Falls, WI in SR22 N1223S on 2004/09/10\|9]]	Park Falls, WI	2004/09/10	Plane impacted river 1,000 feet short of runway during instructional flight, which may have included simulated emergency power-off descent during gusty wind conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #10 near Belgrade, MT in SR22 N1159C on 2004/12/04\|10]]	Belgrade, MT	2004/12/04	Plane impacted trees while maneuvering close to mountain ridge during a photo mission with a glider.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #11 near Coconut Creek, FL in SR22 N889JB on 2005/01/15\|11]]	Coconut Creek, FL	2005/01/15	Pilot experienced confusion and disorientation during an IMC departure, reporting avionics problems to ATC, but also following instructions intended for another airplane.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #12 near Hood River, OR in SR22 N6057M on 2005/01/20\|12]]	Hood River, OR	2005/01/20	Plane impacted terrain during short night VFR trip in lowering weather conditions by instructor-rated pilot returning to home field.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #13 near Norden, CA in SR22 N286CD on 2005/02/06\|13]]	Norden, CA	2005/02/06	Pilot reported icing at night over mountains at 16,000 feet, attempted to climb but began accelerated descent; parachute was deployed at very high speed and separated from the airframe.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #14 near Arco, MN in SR22 N621PH on 2005/12/11\|14]]	Arco, MN	2005/12/11	Plane impacted terrain during VFR flight in area where IMC and marginal VMC conditions prevailed. Parachute activation was due to ground impact.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #15 near Sylva NC in SR22 N799TM on 2005/12/29\|15]]	Sylva NC	2005/12/29	Plane impacted terrain during departure from uncontrolled airport in marginal VFR conditions with intent to pick-up IFR clearance enroute.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #16 near Lancaster, CA in SR20 N526CD on 2006/01/10\|16]]	Lancaster, CA	2006/01/10	Plane impacted terrain while student pilot and instructor were practicing return-to-airport maneuver.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #17 near Stuart, FL in SR22 N667WP on 2006/02/04\|17]]	Stuart, FL	2006/02/04	Plane impacted ocean during an IMC positioning flight with pilot reporting instrument problems and requesting return to airport.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #18 near Edgewater, MD in SR22 N8163Q on 2006/07/11\|18]]	Edgewater, MD	2006/07/11	Plane impacted terrain during go-around after attempted landing on short 2,500 foot runway.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #19 near Indianapolis, IN in SR22 N91MB on 2006/08/28\|19]]	Indianapolis, IN	2006/08/28	Passenger activated CAPS after pilot became incapacitated resulting in a high-speed impact into a shallow pond; witness reported seeing parachute in reefed condition; three passengers required back surgery and pilot suffered fatal trauma.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #20 near Maybell, CO in SR20 N787SL on 2006/09/15\|20]]	Maybell, CO	2006/09/15	Pilot reported icing at 14,000 feet, made several altitude changes, when ATC lost contact; plane impacted terrain at 7,100 feet and a portion of fuselage was dragged by parachute for 2 miles across Colorado/Wyoming border; parachute believed to have been deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11\|21]]	Manhattan, NY	2006/10/11	Cory Lidle and CFI Tyler Stanger impacted an apartment building in Manhattan, NY, while flying VFR in the Hudson River corridor.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #22 near Meadview, AZ in SR22 N121LD on 2006/10/25\|22]]	Meadview, AZ	2006/10/25	Pilot reported icing at 13,000 feet and impacted terrain in flat attitude; parachute was deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #23 near Statesville NC in SR22 N963CD on 2006/10/27\|23]]	Statesville NC	2006/10/27	Plane impacted terrain following go-around after ILS approach in IMC conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #24 near Huntersville, NC in SR22 N665CD on 2006/11/30\|24]]	Huntersville, NC	2006/11/30	Plane impacted terrain during night IMC approach where pilot made several erratic maneuvers failing to turn to the approach, descending below descent path, changed airspeed and heading.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #25 near Young, AZ in SR22 N457S on 2006/12/17\|25]]	Young, AZ	2006/12/17	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in mountainous terrain in dark night conditions with IMC conditions and freezing level of 6,500 feet in the area.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #26 near Greenland in SR20 N901SR on 2007/02/02\|26]]	Greenland	2007/02/02	Ferry pilot reported loss of oil pressure and maneuvered towards island in vicinty of Greenland, ditched the airplane, but was found dead in water with broken leg.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #27 near Queenstown, South Africa in SR22 ZS-XPS on 2007/03/17\|27]]	Queenstown, South Africa	2007/03/17	Pilot attempted approach and landing in IMC. (South African accident, not in NTSB database)
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #28 near Spirit River, AB, Canada in SR22 C-GIOO on 2007/08/13\|28]]	Spirit River, AB, Canada	2007/08/13	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in low ceilings over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #29 near New Windsor, NY in SR20 N108GD on 2007/11/21\|29]]	New Windsor, NY	2007/11/21	Plane impacted terrain during second approach in low visibility and low ceilings about 2 am
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #30 near Fairbault, MN in SR22 N482SR on 2007/11/25\|30]]	Fairbault, MN	2007/11/25	Plane impacted terrain adjacent to the runway in gusty wind conditions, reportedly during a second landing attempt or aborted landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #31 near Jagel, Germany in SR20 N141CD on 2007/11/28\|31]]	Jagel, Germany	2007/11/28	Plane impacted power lines at night while flying parallel to a highway in low ceilings, reportedly attempting to contact the nearby military airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #32 near Gurupi, Brazil in SR22 PR-OGM on 2007/12/19\|32]]	Gurupi, Brazil	2007/12/19	Plane impacted terrain during landing when wing tip hit the ground and the plane cartwheeled
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #33 near Paso Robles, CA in SR22 N254SR on 2007/12/30\|33]]	Paso Robles, CA	2007/12/30	Plane impacted terrain after low altitude maneuvers, including barrel roll described by witnesses
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #34 near Lindsay, OK in SR22 N824BJ on 2008/02/02\|34]]	Lindsay, OK	2008/02/02	Plane impacted terrain while maneuvering near airport due to inadvertent stall/spin while making base turn.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #35 near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in SR22 PR-IAO on 2008/03/02\|35]]	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	2008/03/02	Plane impacted building near airport after smoke observed from engine; reports suggest plane was misfueld with Jet-A because of confusion with "turbo" designation
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #36 near Front Royal, VA in SR22 N141SR on 2008/03/15\|36]]	Front Royal, VA	2008/03/15	Plane impacted terrain soon after departure at night with low ceilings in location not consistent with Departure Procedure for the airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #37 near Waxhaw, NC in SR22 N615WM on 2008/03/20\|37]]	Waxhaw, NC	2008/03/20	Plane impacted terrain during maneuvers to land at private airstrip
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #38 near Big Bear, CA in SR22 N868PC on 2008/04/08\|38]]	Big Bear, CA	2008/04/08	Plane impacted terrain during VFR approach to mountain airport in low IMC and freezing conditions
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #39 near Hemphill, TX in SR22 N729SR on 2008/04/22\|39]]	Hemphill, TX	2008/04/22	Plane impacted water during IFR flight after flying NORDO for over an hour
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #40 near Rock Springs, WY in SR22 N8341 on 2008/08/10\|40]]	Rock Springs, WY	2008/08/10	Mid-air collision with a VFR aircraft while on IFR approach
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #41 near Woodruff, WI in SR22 N193BS on 2008/09/11\|41]]	Woodruff, WI	2008/09/11	Plane impacted terrain during approach to landing in low ceilings
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #42 near Zurich, Switzerland in SR22 N467BD on 2008/10/22\|42]]	Zurich, Switzerland	2008/10/22	Plane impacted terrain on airport after deviating due to alternator failure and maneuvering to land with low ceilings.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #43 near Tallahasse, FL in SR22 N827GM on 2008/11/13\|43]]	Tallahasse, FL	2008/11/13	Plane impacted two cars and a house on IFR approach; ATC reported heading deviation during approach.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #44 near Cherbourg, France in SR22 N224AG on 2008/11/15\|44]]	Cherbourg, France	2008/11/15	Pilot flying VFR over clouds from England to Jersey in Channel Islands; impacted water at high speed after descending in cruise.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #45 near Moncks Corners SC in SR22 N224SB on 2009/01/29\|45]]	Moncks Corners SC	2009/01/29	Impacted terrain short of runway during forced landing after declaring an emergency due to smoke and fumes in cockpit
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #46 near Menomonie, WI in SR20 N495LV on 2009/01/30\|46]]	Menomonie, WI	2009/01/30	Impacted terrain with post-impact fire in weather conditions likely to produce icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #47 near Deltona, FL in SR20 N493DA on 2009/02/17\|47]]	Deltona, FL	2009/02/17	Apparent practice stall/spin; parachute was deployed at very low altitude and did not fully inflate
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #48 near Itzehoe, Germany in SR22 D-EPDK on 2009/02/24\|48]]	Itzehoe, Germany	2009/02/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #49 near Tizin Tichka, Morocco in SR22 N45GH on 2009/04/24\|49]]	Tizin Tichka, Morocco	2009/04/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances while flying near a mountain pass with high winds aloft
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #50 near Mt. Ainos, Greece in SR22 4X-CWN on 2009/04/28\|50]]	Mt. Ainos, Greece	2009/04/28	Impacted mountainous terrain while attempting to exit VFR in IMC conditions and possible icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #51 near Mayfield, Ohio in SR22 N504MD on 2009/04/28\|51]]	Mayfield, Ohio	2009/04/28	Impacted terrain shortly after departure in IMC while attempting a return to airport under unknown circumstances
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #52 near Crystal, MN in SR22 N214BN on 2009/06/16\|52]]	Crystal, MN	2009/06/16	Impacted terrain and burst into flames while landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #53 near Dijon, France in SR22 N752CD on 2009/07/18\|53]]	Dijon, France	2009/07/18	Impacted terrain under unknown conditions, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #54 near Ravenswood, WV in SR22 N581DS on 2009/07/30\|54]]	Ravenswood, WV	2009/07/30	Impacted terrain after flying past intended destination NORDO at FL250, plane intercepted and pilot observed unresponsive
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #55 near Rock Hill, SC in SR22 N922XX on 2009/09/11\|55]]	Rock Hill, SC	2009/09/11	Impacted terrain short of the runway while maneuvering back to airport under unknown circumstances

Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:24:42 GMT

Revision 8 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 11/29/2009 9:24:42 AM

Fatal Accidents

Table of all Cirrus fatal accidents. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of the Cirrus Pilot magazine.

Click on the accident sequence number to view comprehensive details about that accident.

Seq#	Location	Date	Synposis
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #0 near Duluth, MN in SR20(P) N115CD on 1999/03/23\|0]]	Duluth, MN	1999/03/23	Experimental test-flight accident, not included in Cirrus production fatal accidents counts, occurred during pre-production flight testing when aileron jammed. SR20 prototype was not equipped with a CAPS parachute. Test pilot Scott Anderson is memorialized by the ANDOE waypoint for the outer marker on the ILS runway 27 approach to Duluth.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #1 near Sierra Vista, AZ in SR20 N116CD on 2001/04/10\|1]]	Sierra Vista, AZ	2001/04/10	Non-instrument rated pilot departed with old weather information over mountainous terrain in deteriorating weather, including mountain obscuration and icing.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #2 near Parish, NY in SR22 N837CD on 2002/04/24\|2]]	Parish, NY	2002/04/24	Two experienced pilots who had just picked up their new Cirrus SR22 were practicing aggressive maneuvers when the plane entered a flat spin. Failure to deploy the parachute resulted in impact with terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #3 near Angel Fire, NM in SR20 N901CD on 2002/05/28\|3]]	Angel Fire, NM	2002/05/28	Plane impacted terrain near top of ridge during departure under high-density altitude conditions in an SR20. The POH does not have takeoff distances for those conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #4 near Las Vegas, NM in SR20 N566T on 2002/11/03\|4]]	Las Vegas, NM	2002/11/03	Non-instrument rated pilot travelled long distances across country and impacted rising terrain under lowering cloud layer. Altimeter read 1,000 feet above elevation of impact point.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #5 near Hill City, MN in SR22 N9523P on 2003/01/18\|5]]	Hill City, MN	2003/01/18	Early morning night flight before sunrise under an overcast by non-instrument rated pilot. Low altitude flight over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #6 near San Jose, CA in SR20 N893MK on 2003/01/23\|6]]	San Jose, CA	2003/01/23	Plane impacted terrain during approach to Reid-Hillview airport in IMC by newly certifcated instrument-rated pilot with some ATC confusion with intended destination contributed to pilot workload.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #7 near Pamplona, Spain in SR22 N100BR on 2003/10/12\|7]]	Pamplona, Spain	2003/10/12	Plane collided with trees and ground in the mountains near Pamplona, Spain, while flying under a VFR flight plan. Last radio contact was at 1,500 feet.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #8 near Greenwood, SC in SR20 N8157J on 2004/04/19\|8]]	Greenwood, SC	2004/04/19	Plane impacted terrain during takeoff by SR20 over gross weight without lowering flaps.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #9 near Park Falls, WI in SR22 N1223S on 2004/09/10\|9]]	Park Falls, WI	2004/09/10	Plane impacted river 1,000 feet short of runway during instructional flight, which may have included simulated emergency power-off descent during gusty wind conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #10 near Belgrade, MT in SR22 N1159C on 2004/12/04\|10]]	Belgrade, MT	2004/12/04	Plane impacted trees while maneuvering close to mountain ridge during a photo mission with a glider.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #11 near Coconut Creek, FL in SR22 N889JB on 2005/01/15\|11]]	Coconut Creek, FL	2005/01/15	Pilot experienced confusion and disorientation during an IMC departure, reporting avionics problems to ATC, but also following instructions intended for another airplane.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #12 near Hood River, OR in SR22 N6057M on 2005/01/20\|12]]	Hood River, OR	2005/01/20	Plane impacted terrain during short night VFR trip in lowering weather conditions by instructor-rated pilot returning to home field.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #13 near Norden, CA in SR22 N286CD on 2005/02/06\|13]]	Norden, CA	2005/02/06	Pilot reported icing at night over mountains at 16,000 feet, attempted to climb but began accelerated descent; parachute was deployed at very high speed and separated from the airframe.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #14 near Arco, MN in SR22 N621PH on 2005/12/11\|14]]	Arco, MN	2005/12/11	Plane impacted terrain during VFR flight in area where IMC and marginal VMC conditions prevailed. Parachute activation was due to ground impact.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #15 near Sylva NC in SR22 N799TM on 2005/12/29\|15]]	Sylva NC	2005/12/29	Plane impacted terrain during departure from uncontrolled airport in marginal VFR conditions with intent to pick-up IFR clearance enroute.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #16 near Lancaster, CA in SR20 N526CD on 2006/01/10\|16]]	Lancaster, CA	2006/01/10	Plane impacted terrain while student pilot and instructor were practicing return-to-airport maneuver.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #17 near Stuart, FL in SR22 N667WP on 2006/02/04\|17]]	Stuart, FL	2006/02/04	Plane impacted ocean during an IMC positioning flight with pilot reporting instrument problems and requesting return to airport.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #18 near Edgewater, MD in SR22 N8163Q on 2006/07/11\|18]]	Edgewater, MD	2006/07/11	Plane impacted terrain during go-around after attempted landing on short 2,500 foot runway.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #19 near Indianapolis, IN in SR22 N91MB on 2006/08/28\|19]]	Indianapolis, IN	2006/08/28	Passenger activated CAPS after pilot became incapacitated resulting in a high-speed impact into a shallow pond; witness reported seeing parachute in reefed condition; three passengers required back surgery and pilot suffered fatal trauma.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #20 near Maybell, CO in SR20 N787SL on 2006/09/15\|20]]	Maybell, CO	2006/09/15	Pilot reported icing at 14,000 feet, made several altitude changes, when ATC lost contact; plane impacted terrain at 7,100 feet and a portion of fuselage was dragged by parachute for 2 miles across Colorado/Wyoming border; parachute believed to have been deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11\|21]]	Manhattan, NY	2006/10/11	Cory Lidle and CFI Tyler Stanger impacted an apartment building in Manhattan, NY, while flying VFR in the Hudson River corridor.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #22 near Meadview, AZ in SR22 N121LD on 2006/10/25\|22]]	Meadview, AZ	2006/10/25	Pilot reported icing at 13,000 feet and impacted terrain in flat attitude; parachute was deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #23 near Statesville NC in SR22 N963CD on 2006/10/27\|23]]	Statesville NC	2006/10/27	Plane impacted terrain following go-around after ILS approach in IMC conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #24 near Huntersville, NC in SR22 N665CD on 2006/11/30\|24]]	Huntersville, NC	2006/11/30	Plane impacted terrain during night IMC approach where pilot made several erratic maneuvers failing to turn to the approach, descending below descent path, changed airspeed and heading.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #25 near Young, AZ in SR22 N457S on 2006/12/17\|25]]	Young, AZ	2006/12/17	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in mountainous terrain in dark night conditions with IMC conditions and freezing level of 6,500 feet in the area.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #26 near Greenland in SR20 N901SR on 2007/02/02\|26]]	Greenland	2007/02/02	Ferry pilot reported loss of oil pressure and maneuvered towards island in vicinty of Greenland, ditched the airplane, but was found dead in water with broken leg.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #27 near Queenstown, South Africa in SR22 ZS-XPS on 2007/03/17\|27]]	Queenstown, South Africa	2007/03/17	Pilot attempted approach and landing in IMC. (South African accident, not in NTSB database)
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #28 near Spirit River, AB, Canada in SR22 C-GIOO on 2007/08/13\|28]]	Spirit River, AB, Canada	2007/08/13	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in low ceilings over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #29 near New Windsor, NY in SR20 N108GD on 2007/11/21\|29]]	New Windsor, NY	2007/11/21	Plane impacted terrain during second approach in low visibility and low ceilings about 2 am
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #30 near Fairbault, MN in SR22 N482SR on 2007/11/25\|30]]	Fairbault, MN	2007/11/25	Plane impacted terrain adjacent to the runway in gusty wind conditions, reportedly during a second landing attempt or aborted landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #31 near Jagel, Germany in SR20 N141CD on 2007/11/28\|31]]	Jagel, Germany	2007/11/28	Plane impacted power lines at night while flying parallel to a highway in low ceilings, reportedly attempting to contact the nearby military airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #32 near Gurupi, Brazil in SR22 PR-OGM on 2007/12/19\|32]]	Gurupi, Brazil	2007/12/19	Plane impacted terrain during landing when wing tip hit the ground and the plane cartwheeled
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #33 near Paso Robles, CA in SR22 N254SR on 2007/12/30\|33]]	Paso Robles, CA	2007/12/30	Plane impacted terrain after low altitude maneuvers, including barrel roll described by witnesses
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #34 near Lindsay, OK in SR22 N824BJ on 2008/02/02\|34]]	Lindsay, OK	2008/02/02	Plane impacted terrain while maneuvering near airport due to inadvertent stall/spin while making base turn.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #35 near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in SR22 PR-IAO on 2008/03/02\|35]]	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	2008/03/02	Plane impacted building near airport after smoke observed from engine; reports suggest plane was misfueld with Jet-A because of confusion with "turbo" designation
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #36 near Front Royal, VA in SR22 N141SR on 2008/03/15\|36]]	Front Royal, VA	2008/03/15	Plane impacted terrain soon after departure at night with low ceilings in location not consistent with Departure Procedure for the airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #37 near Waxhaw, NC in SR22 N615WM on 2008/03/20\|37]]	Waxhaw, NC	2008/03/20	Plane impacted terrain during maneuvers to land at private airstrip
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #38 near Big Bear, CA in SR22 N868PC on 2008/04/08\|38]]	Big Bear, CA	2008/04/08	Plane impacted terrain during VFR approach to mountain airport in low IMC and freezing conditions
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #39 near Hemphill, TX in SR22 N729SR on 2008/04/22\|39]]	Hemphill, TX	2008/04/22	Plane impacted water during IFR flight after flying NORDO for over an hour
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #40 near Rock Springs, WY in SR22 N8341 on 2008/08/10\|40]]	Rock Springs, WY	2008/08/10	Mid-air collision with a VFR aircraft while on IFR approach
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #41 near Woodruff, WI in SR22 N193BS on 2008/09/11\|41]]	Woodruff, WI	2008/09/11	Plane impacted terrain during approach to landing in low ceilings
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #42 near Zurich, Switzerland in SR22 N467BD on 2008/10/22\|42]]	Zurich, Switzerland	2008/10/22	Plane impacted terrain on airport after deviating due to alternator failure and maneuvering to land with low ceilings.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #43 near Tallahasse, FL in SR22 N827GM on 2008/11/13\|43]]	Tallahasse, FL	2008/11/13	Plane impacted two cars and a house on IFR approach; ATC reported heading deviation during approach.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #44 near Cherbourg, France in SR22 N224AG on 2008/11/15\|44]]	Cherbourg, France	2008/11/15	Pilot flying VFR over clouds from England to Jersey in Channel Islands; impacted water at high speed after descending in cruise.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #45 near Moncks Corners SC in SR22 N224SB on 2009/01/29\|45]]	Moncks Corners SC	2009/01/29	Impacted terrain short of runway during forced landing after declaring an emergency due to smoke and fumes in cockpit
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #46 near Menomonie, WI in SR20 N495LV on 2009/01/30\|46]]	Menomonie, WI	2009/01/30	Impacted terrain with post-impact fire in weather conditions likely to produce icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #47 near Deltona, FL in SR20 N493DA on 2009/02/17\|47]]	Deltona, FL	2009/02/17	Apparent practice stall/spin; parachute was deployed at very low altitude and did not fully inflate
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #48 near Itzehoe, Germany in SR22 D-EPDK on 2009/02/24\|48]]	Itzehoe, Germany	2009/02/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #49 near Tizin Tichka, Morocco in SR22 N45GH on 2009/04/24\|49]]	Tizin Tichka, Morocco	2009/04/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances while flying near a mountain pass with high winds aloft
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #50 near Mt. Ainos, Greece in SR22 4X-CWN on 2009/04/28\|50]]	Mt. Ainos, Greece	2009/04/28	Impacted mountainous terrain while attempting to exit VFR in IMC conditions and possible icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #51 near Mayfield, Ohio in SR22 N504MD on 2009/04/28\|51]]	Mayfield, Ohio	2009/04/28	Impacted terrain shortly after departure in IMC while attempting a return to airport under unknown circumstances
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #52 near Crystal, MN in SR22 N214BN on 2009/06/16\|52]]	Crystal, MN	2009/06/16	Impacted terrain and burst into flames while landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #53 near Dijon, France in SR22 N752CD on 2009/07/18\|53]]	Dijon, France	2009/07/18	Impacted terrain under unknown conditions, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #54 near Ravenswood, WV in SR22 N581DS on 2009/07/30\|54]]	Ravenswood, WV	2009/07/30	Impacted terrain after flying past intended destination NORDO at FL250, plane intercepted and pilot observed unresponsive
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #55 near Rock Hill, SC in SR22 N922XX on 2009/09/11\|55]]	Rock Hill, SC	2009/09/11	Impacted terrain short of the runway while maneuvering back to airport under unknown circumstances

Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:13:45 GMT

Revision 7 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 11/29/2009 9:13:45 AM

Fatal Accidents

Table of all Cirrus fatal accidents. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of the Cirrus Pilot magazine.

Seq#	Location	Date	Synposis
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #0 near Duluth, MN in SR20(P) N115CD on 1999/03/23\|0]]	Duluth, MN	1999/03/23	Experimental test-flight accident, not included in Cirrus production fatal accidents counts, occurred during pre-production flight testing when aileron jammed. SR20 prototype was not equipped with a CAPS parachute. Test pilot Scott Anderson is memorialized by the ANDOE waypoint for the outer marker on the ILS runway 27 approach to Duluth.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #1 near Sierra Vista, AZ in SR20 N116CD on 2001/04/10\|1]]	Sierra Vista, AZ	2001/04/10	Non-instrument rated pilot departed with old weather information over mountainous terrain in deteriorating weather, including mountain obscuration and icing.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #2 near Parish, NY in SR22 N837CD on 2002/04/24\|2]]	Parish, NY	2002/04/24	Two experienced pilots who had just picked up their new Cirrus SR22 were practicing aggressive maneuvers when the plane entered a flat spin. Failure to deploy the parachute resulted in impact with terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #3 near Angel Fire, NM in SR20 N901CD on 2002/05/28\|3]]	Angel Fire, NM	2002/05/28	Plane impacted terrain near top of ridge during departure under high-density altitude conditions in an SR20. The POH does not have takeoff distances for those conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #4 near Las Vegas, NM in SR20 N566T on 2002/11/03\|4]]	Las Vegas, NM	2002/11/03	Non-instrument rated pilot travelled long distances across country and impacted rising terrain under lowering cloud layer. Altimeter read 1,000 feet above elevation of impact point.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #5 near Hill City, MN in SR22 N9523P on 2003/01/18\|5]]	Hill City, MN	2003/01/18	Early morning night flight before sunrise under an overcast by non-instrument rated pilot. Low altitude flight over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #6 near San Jose, CA in SR20 N893MK on 2003/01/23\|6]]	San Jose, CA	2003/01/23	Plane impacted terrain during approach to Reid-Hillview airport in IMC by newly certifcated instrument-rated pilot with some ATC confusion with intended destination contributed to pilot workload.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #7 near Pamplona, Spain in SR22 N100BR on 2003/10/12\|7]]	Pamplona, Spain	2003/10/12	Plane collided with trees and ground in the mountains near Pamplona, Spain, while flying under a VFR flight plan. Last radio contact was at 1,500 feet.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #8 near Greenwood, SC in SR20 N8157J on 2004/04/19\|8]]	Greenwood, SC	2004/04/19	Plane impacted terrain during takeoff by SR20 over gross weight without lowering flaps.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #9 near Park Falls, WI in SR22 N1223S on 2004/09/10\|9]]	Park Falls, WI	2004/09/10	Plane impacted river 1,000 feet short of runway during instructional flight, which may have included simulated emergency power-off descent during gusty wind conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #10 near Belgrade, MT in SR22 N1159C on 2004/12/04\|10]]	Belgrade, MT	2004/12/04	Plane impacted trees while maneuvering close to mountain ridge during a photo mission with a glider.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #11 near Coconut Creek, FL in SR22 N889JB on 2005/01/15\|11]]	Coconut Creek, FL	2005/01/15	Pilot experienced confusion and disorientation during an IMC departure, reporting avionics problems to ATC, but also following instructions intended for another airplane.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #12 near Hood River, OR in SR22 N6057M on 2005/01/20\|12]]	Hood River, OR	2005/01/20	Plane impacted terrain during short night VFR trip in lowering weather conditions by instructor-rated pilot returning to home field.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #13 near Norden, CA in SR22 N286CD on 2005/02/06\|13]]	Norden, CA	2005/02/06	Pilot reported icing at night over mountains at 16,000 feet, attempted to climb but began accelerated descent; parachute was deployed at very high speed and separated from the airframe.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #14 near Arco, MN in SR22 N621PH on 2005/12/11\|14]]	Arco, MN	2005/12/11	Plane impacted terrain during VFR flight in area where IMC and marginal VMC conditions prevailed. Parachute activation was due to ground impact.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #15 near Sylva NC in SR22 N799TM on 2005/12/29\|15]]	Sylva NC	2005/12/29	Plane impacted terrain during departure from uncontrolled airport in marginal VFR conditions with intent to pick-up IFR clearance enroute.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #16 near Lancaster, CA in SR20 N526CD on 2006/01/10\|16]]	Lancaster, CA	2006/01/10	Plane impacted terrain while student pilot and instructor were practicing return-to-airport maneuver.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #17 near Stuart, FL in SR22 N667WP on 2006/02/04\|17]]	Stuart, FL	2006/02/04	Plane impacted ocean during an IMC positioning flight with pilot reporting instrument problems and requesting return to airport.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #18 near Edgewater, MD in SR22 N8163Q on 2006/07/11\|18]]	Edgewater, MD	2006/07/11	Plane impacted terrain during go-around after attempted landing on short 2,500 foot runway.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #19 near Indianapolis, IN in SR22 N91MB on 2006/08/28\|19]]	Indianapolis, IN	2006/08/28	Passenger activated CAPS after pilot became incapacitated resulting in a high-speed impact into a shallow pond; witness reported seeing parachute in reefed condition; three passengers required back surgery and pilot suffered fatal trauma.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #20 near Maybell, CO in SR20 N787SL on 2006/09/15\|20]]	Maybell, CO	2006/09/15	Pilot reported icing at 14,000 feet, made several altitude changes, when ATC lost contact; plane impacted terrain at 7,100 feet and a portion of fuselage was dragged by parachute for 2 miles across Colorado/Wyoming border; parachute believed to have been deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11\|21]]	Manhattan, NY	2006/10/11	Cory Lidle and CFI Tyler Stanger impacted an apartment building in Manhattan, NY, while flying VFR in the Hudson River corridor.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #22 near Meadview, AZ in SR22 N121LD on 2006/10/25\|22]]	Meadview, AZ	2006/10/25	Pilot reported icing at 13,000 feet and impacted terrain in flat attitude; parachute was deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #23 near Statesville NC in SR22 N963CD on 2006/10/27\|23]]	Statesville NC	2006/10/27	Plane impacted terrain following go-around after ILS approach in IMC conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #24 near Huntersville, NC in SR22 N665CD on 2006/11/30\|24]]	Huntersville, NC	2006/11/30	Plane impacted terrain during night IMC approach where pilot made several erratic maneuvers failing to turn to the approach, descending below descent path, changed airspeed and heading.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #25 near Young, AZ in SR22 N457S on 2006/12/17\|25]]	Young, AZ	2006/12/17	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in mountainous terrain in dark night conditions with IMC conditions and freezing level of 6,500 feet in the area.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #26 near Greenland in SR20 N901SR on 2007/02/02\|26]]	Greenland	2007/02/02	Ferry pilot reported loss of oil pressure and maneuvered towards island in vicinty of Greenland, ditched the airplane, but was found dead in water with broken leg.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #27 near Queenstown, South Africa in SR22 ZS-XPS on 2007/03/17\|27]]	Queenstown, South Africa	2007/03/17	Pilot attempted approach and landing in IMC. (South African accident, not in NTSB database)
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #28 near Spirit River, AB, Canada in SR22 C-GIOO on 2007/08/13\|28]]	Spirit River, AB, Canada	2007/08/13	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in low ceilings over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #29 near New Windsor, NY in SR20 N108GD on 2007/11/21\|29]]	New Windsor, NY	2007/11/21	Plane impacted terrain during second approach in low visibility and low ceilings about 2 am
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #30 near Fairbault, MN in SR22 N482SR on 2007/11/25\|30]]	Fairbault, MN	2007/11/25	Plane impacted terrain adjacent to the runway in gusty wind conditions, reportedly during a second landing attempt or aborted landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #31 near Jagel, Germany in SR20 N141CD on 2007/11/28\|31]]	Jagel, Germany	2007/11/28	Plane impacted power lines at night while flying parallel to a highway in low ceilings, reportedly attempting to contact the nearby military airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #32 near Gurupi, Brazil in SR22 PR-OGM on 2007/12/19\|32]]	Gurupi, Brazil	2007/12/19	Plane impacted terrain during landing when wing tip hit the ground and the plane cartwheeled
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #33 near Paso Robles, CA in SR22 N254SR on 2007/12/30\|33]]	Paso Robles, CA	2007/12/30	Plane impacted terrain after low altitude maneuvers, including barrel roll described by witnesses
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #34 near Lindsay, OK in SR22 N824BJ on 2008/02/02\|34]]	Lindsay, OK	2008/02/02	Plane impacted terrain while maneuvering near airport due to inadvertent stall/spin while making base turn.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #35 near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in SR22 PR-IAO on 2008/03/02\|35]]	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	2008/03/02	Plane impacted building near airport after smoke observed from engine; reports suggest plane was misfueld with Jet-A because of confusion with "turbo" designation
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #36 near Front Royal, VA in SR22 N141SR on 2008/03/15\|36]]	Front Royal, VA	2008/03/15	Plane impacted terrain soon after departure at night with low ceilings in location not consistent with Departure Procedure for the airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #37 near Waxhaw, NC in SR22 N615WM on 2008/03/20\|37]]	Waxhaw, NC	2008/03/20	Plane impacted terrain during maneuvers to land at private airstrip
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #38 near Big Bear, CA in SR22 N868PC on 2008/04/08\|38]]	Big Bear, CA	2008/04/08	Plane impacted terrain during VFR approach to mountain airport in low IMC and freezing conditions
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #39 near Hemphill, TX in SR22 N729SR on 2008/04/22\|39]]	Hemphill, TX	2008/04/22	Plane impacted water during IFR flight after flying NORDO for over an hour
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #40 near Rock Springs, WY in SR22 N8341 on 2008/08/10\|40]]	Rock Springs, WY	2008/08/10	Mid-air collision with a VFR aircraft while on IFR approach
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #41 near Woodruff, WI in SR22 N193BS on 2008/09/11\|41]]	Woodruff, WI	2008/09/11	Plane impacted terrain during approach to landing in low ceilings
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #42 near Zurich, Switzerland in SR22 N467BD on 2008/10/22\|42]]	Zurich, Switzerland	2008/10/22	Plane impacted terrain on airport after deviating due to alternator failure and maneuvering to land with low ceilings.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #43 near Tallahasse, FL in SR22 N827GM on 2008/11/13\|43]]	Tallahasse, FL	2008/11/13	Plane impacted two cars and a house on IFR approach; ATC reported heading deviation during approach.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #44 near Cherbourg, France in SR22 N224AG on 2008/11/15\|44]]	Cherbourg, France	2008/11/15	Pilot flying VFR over clouds from England to Jersey in Channel Islands; impacted water at high speed after descending in cruise.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #45 near Moncks Corners SC in SR22 N224SB on 2009/01/29\|45]]	Moncks Corners SC	2009/01/29	Impacted terrain short of runway during forced landing after declaring an emergency due to smoke and fumes in cockpit
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #46 near Menomonie, WI in SR20 N495LV on 2009/01/30\|46]]	Menomonie, WI	2009/01/30	Impacted terrain with post-impact fire in weather conditions likely to produce icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #47 near Deltona, FL in SR20 N493DA on 2009/02/17\|47]]	Deltona, FL	2009/02/17	Apparent practice stall/spin; parachute was deployed at very low altitude and did not fully inflate
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #48 near Itzehoe, Germany in SR22 D-EPDK on 2009/02/24\|48]]	Itzehoe, Germany	2009/02/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #49 near Tizin Tichka, Morocco in SR22 N45GH on 2009/04/24\|49]]	Tizin Tichka, Morocco	2009/04/24	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances while flying near a mountain pass with high winds aloft
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #50 near Mt. Ainos, Greece in SR22 4X-CWN on 2009/04/28\|50]]	Mt. Ainos, Greece	2009/04/28	Impacted mountainous terrain while attempting to exit VFR in IMC conditions and possible icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #51 near Mayfield, Ohio in SR22 N504MD on 2009/04/28\|51]]	Mayfield, Ohio	2009/04/28	Impacted terrain shortly after departure in IMC while attempting a return to airport under unknown circumstances
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #52 near Crystal, MN in SR22 N214BN on 2009/06/16\|52]]	Crystal, MN	2009/06/16	Impacted terrain and burst into flames while landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #53 near Dijon, France in SR22 N752CD on 2009/07/18\|53]]	Dijon, France	2009/07/18	Impacted terrain under unknown conditions, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #54 near Ravenswood, WV in SR22 N581DS on 2009/07/30\|54]]	Ravenswood, WV	2009/07/30	Impacted terrain after flying past intended destination NORDO at FL250, plane intercepted and pilot observed unresponsive
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #55 near Rock Hill, SC in SR22 N922XX on 2009/09/11\|55]]	Rock Hill, SC	2009/09/11	Impacted terrain short of the runway while maneuvering back to airport under unknown circumstances

Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:08:10 GMT

Revision 6 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 11/29/2009 8:08:10 AM

Fatal Accidents

Table of all Cirrus fatal accidents. A version of this table appears in the annual safety issue of the Cirrus Pilot magazine.

Seq#	Location	Date	Synposis
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #0 near Duluth, MN in SR20(P) N115CD on 1999/03/23\|0]]	Duluth, MN	1999/03/23	Experimental test-flight accident, not included in Cirrus production fatal accidents counts, occurred during pre-production flight testing when aileron jammed. SR20 prototype was not equipped with a CAPS parachute. Test pilot Scott Anderson is memorialized by the ANDOE waypoint for the outer marker on the ILS runway 27 approach to Duluth.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #1 near Sierra Vista, AZ in SR20 N116CD on 2001/04/10\|1]]	Sierra Vista, AZ	2001/04/10	Non-instrument rated pilot departed with old weather information over mountainous terrain in deteriorating weather, including mountain obscuration and icing.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #2 near Parish, NY in SR22 N837CD on 2002/04/24\|2]]	Parish, NY	2002/04/24	Two experienced pilots who had just picked up their new Cirrus SR22 were practicing aggressive maneuvers when the plane entered a flat spin. Failure to deploy the parachute resulted in impact with terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #3 near Angel Fire, NM in SR20 N901CD on 2002/05/28\|3]]	Angel Fire, NM	2002/05/28	Plane impacted terrain near top of ridge during departure under high-density altitude conditions in an SR20. The POH does not have takeoff distances for those conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #4 near Las Vegas, NM in SR20 N566T on 2002/11/03\|4]]	Las Vegas, NM	2002/11/03	Non-instrument rated pilot travelled long distances across country and impacted rising terrain under lowering cloud layer. Altimeter read 1,000 feet above elevation of impact point.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #5 near Hill City, MN in SR22 N9523P on 2003/01/18\|5]]	Hill City, MN	2003/01/18	Early morning night flight before sunrise under an overcast by non-instrument rated pilot. Low altitude flight over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #6 near San Jose, CA in SR20 N893MK on 2003/01/23\|6]]	San Jose, CA	2003/01/23	Plane impacted terrain during approach to Reid-Hillview airport in IMC by newly certifcated instrument-rated pilot with some ATC confusion with intended destination contributed to pilot workload.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #7 near Pamplona, Spain in SR22 N100BR on 2003/10/12\|7]]	Pamplona, Spain	2003/10/12	Plane collided with trees and ground in the mountains near Pamplona, Spain, while flying under a VFR flight plan. Last radio contact was at 1,500 feet.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #8 near Greenwood, SC in SR20 N8157J on 2004/04/19\|8]]	Greenwood, SC	2004/04/19	Plane impacted terrain during takeoff by SR20 over gross weight without lowering flaps.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #9 near Park Falls, WI in SR22 N1223S on 2004/09/10\|9]]	Park Falls, WI	2004/09/10	Plane impacted river 1,000 feet short of runway during instructional flight, which may have included simulated emergency power-off descent during gusty wind conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #10 near Belgrade, MT in SR22 N1159C on 2004/12/04\|10]]	Belgrade, MT	2004/12/04	Plane impacted trees while maneuvering close to mountain ridge during a photo mission with a glider.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #11 near Coconut Creek, FL in SR22 N889JB on 2005/01/15\|11]]	Coconut Creek, FL	2005/01/15	Pilot experienced confusion and disorientation during an IMC departure, reporting avionics problems to ATC, but also following instructions intended for another airplane.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #12 near Hood River, OR in SR22 N6057M on 2005/01/20\|12]]	Hood River, OR	2005/01/20	Plane impacted terrain during short night VFR trip in lowering weather conditions by instructor-rated pilot returning to home field.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #13 near Norden, CA in SR22 N286CD on 2005/02/06\|13]]	Norden, CA	2005/02/06	Pilot reported icing at night over mountains at 16,000 feet, attempted to climb but began accelerated descent; parachute was deployed at very high speed and separated from the airframe.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #14 near Arco, MN in SR22 N621PH on 2005/12/11\|14]]	Arco, MN	2005/12/11	Plane impacted terrain during VFR flight in area where IMC and marginal VMC conditions prevailed. Parachute activation was due to ground impact.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #15 near Sylva NC in SR22 N799TM on 2005/12/29\|15]]	Sylva NC	2005/12/29	Plane impacted terrain during departure from uncontrolled airport in marginal VFR conditions with intent to pick-up IFR clearance enroute.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #16 near Lancaster, CA in SR20 N526CD on 2006/01/10\|16]]	Lancaster, CA	2006/01/10	Plane impacted terrain while student pilot and instructor were practicing return-to-airport maneuver.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #17 near Stuart, FL in SR22 N667WP on 2006/02/04\|17]]	Stuart, FL	2006/02/04	Plane impacted ocean during an IMC positioning flight with pilot reporting instrument problems and requesting return to airport.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #18 near Edgewater, MD in SR22 N8163Q on 2006/07/11\|18]]	Edgewater, MD	2006/07/11	Plane impacted terrain during go-around after attempted landing on short 2,500 foot runway.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #19 near Indianapolis, IN in SR22 N91MB on 2006/08/28\|19]]	Indianapolis, IN	2006/08/28	Passenger activated CAPS after pilot became incapacitated resulting in a high-speed impact into a shallow pond; witness reported seeing parachute in reefed condition; three passengers required back surgery and pilot suffered fatal trauma.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #20 near Maybell, CO in SR20 N787SL on 2006/09/15\|20]]	Maybell, CO	2006/09/15	Pilot reported icing at 14,000 feet, made several altitude changes, when ATC lost contact; plane impacted terrain at 7,100 feet and a portion of fuselage was dragged by parachute for 2 miles across Colorado/Wyoming border; parachute believed to have been deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11\|21]]	Manhattan, NY	2006/10/11	Cory Lidle and CFI Tyler Stanger impacted an apartment building in Manhattan, NY, while flying VFR in the Hudson River corridor.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #22 near Meadview, AZ in SR22 N121LD on 2006/10/25\|22]]	Meadview, AZ	2006/10/25	Pilot reported icing at 13,000 feet and impacted terrain in flat attitude; parachute was deployed by impact forces.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #23 near Statesville NC in SR22 N963CD on 2006/10/27\|23]]	Statesville NC	2006/10/27	Plane impacted terrain following go-around after ILS approach in IMC conditions.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #24 near Huntersville, NC in SR22 N665CD on 2006/11/30\|24]]	Huntersville, NC	2006/11/30	Plane impacted terrain during night IMC approach where pilot made several erratic maneuvers failing to turn to the approach, descending below descent path, changed airspeed and heading.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #25 near Young, AZ in SR22 N457S on 2006/12/17\|25]]	Young, AZ	2006/12/17	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in mountainous terrain in dark night conditions with IMC conditions and freezing level of 6,500 feet in the area.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #26 near Greenland in SR20 N901SR on 2007/02/02\|26]]	Greenland	2007/02/02	Ferry pilot reported loss of oil pressure and maneuvered towards island in vicinty of Greenland, ditched the airplane, but was found dead in water with broken leg.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #27 near Queenstown, South Africa in SR22 ZS-XPS on 2007/03/17\|27]]	Queenstown, South Africa	2007/03/17	Pilot attempted approach and landing in IMC. (South African accident, not in NTSB database)
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #28 near Spirit River, AB, Canada in SR22 C-GIOO on 2007/08/13\|28]]	Spirit River, AB, Canada	2007/08/13	Plane impacted terrain while flying VFR in low ceilings over rising terrain.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #29 near New Windsor, NY in SR20 N108GD on 2007/11/21\|29]]	New Windsor, NY	2007/11/21	Plane impacted terrain during second approach in low visibility and low ceilings about 2 am
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #30 near Fairbault, MN in SR22 N482SR on 2007/11/25\|30]]	Fairbault, MN	2007/11/25	Plane impacted terrain adjacent to the runway in gusty wind conditions, reportedly during a second landing attempt or aborted landing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #31 near Jagel, Germany in SR20 N141CD on 2007/11/28\|31]]	Jagel, Germany	2007/11/28	Plane impacted power lines at night while flying parallel to a highway in low ceilings, reportedly attempting to contact the nearby military airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #32 near Gurupi, Brazil in SR22 PR-OGM on 2007/12/19\|32]]	Gurupi, Brazil	2007/12/19	Plane impacted terrain during landing when wing tip hit the ground and the plane cartwheeled
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #33 near Paso Robles, CA in SR22 N254SR on 2007/12/30\|33]]	Paso Robles, CA	2007/12/30	Plane impacted terrain after low altitude maneuvers, including barrel roll described by witnesses
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #34 near Lindsay, OK in SR22 N824BJ on 2008/02/02\|34]]	Lindsay, OK	2008/02/02	Plane impacted terrain while maneuvering near airport due to inadvertent stall/spin while making base turn.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #35 near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in SR22 PR-IAO on 2008/03/02\|35]]	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	2008/03/02	Plane impacted building near airport after smoke observed from engine; reports suggest plane was misfueld with Jet-A because of confusion with "turbo" designation
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #36 near Front Royal, VA in SR22 N141SR on 2008/03/15\|36]]	Front Royal, VA	2008/03/15	Plane impacted terrain soon after departure at night with low ceilings in location not consistent with Departure Procedure for the airport
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #37 near Waxhaw, NC in SR22 N615WM on 2008/03/20\|37]]	Waxhaw, NC	2008/03/20	Plane impacted terrain during maneuvers to land at private airstrip
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #38 near Big Bear, CA in SR22 N868PC on 2008/04/08\|38]]	Big Bear, CA	2008/04/08	Plane impacted terrain during VFR approach to mountain airport in low IMC and freezing conditions
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #39 near Hemphill, TX in SR22 N729SR on 2008/04/22\|39]]	Hemphill, TX	2008/04/22	Plane impacted water during IFR flight after flying NORDO for over an hour
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #40 near Rock Springs, WY in SR22 N8341 on 2008/08/10\|40]]	Rock Springs, WY	2008/08/10	Mid-air collision with a VFR aircraft while on IFR approach
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #41 near Woodruff, WI in SR22 N193BS on 2008/09/11\|41]]	Woodruff, WI	2008/09/11	Plane impacted terrain during approach to landing in low ceilings
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #42 near Zurich, Switzerland in SR22 N467BD on 2008/10/22\|42]]	Zurich, Switzerland	2008/10/22	Plane impacted terrain on airport after deviating due to alternator failure and maneuvering to land with low ceilings.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #43 near Tallahasse, FL in SR22 N827GM on 2008/11/13\|43]]	Tallahasse, FL	2008/11/13	Plane impacted two cars and a house on IFR approach; ATC reported heading deviation during approach.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #44 near Cherbourg, France in SR22 N224AG on 2008/11/15\|44]]	Cherbourg, France	2008/11/15	Pilot flying VFR over clouds from England to Jersey in Channel Islands; impacted water at high speed after descending in cruise.
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #45 near Moncks Corners SC in SR22 N224SB on 2009/01/29\|45]]	Moncks Corners SC	2009/01/29	Impacted terrain shortly short of runway during forced landing after departuredeclaring an emergency due to smoke and fumes in cockpit
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #46 near Menomonie, WI in SR20 N495LV on 2009/01/30\|46]]	Menomonie, WI	2009/01/30	Impacted terrain with post-impact fire in weather conditions likely to produce icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #47 near Deltona, FL in SR20 N493DA on 2009/02/17\|47]]	Deltona, FL	2009/02/17	Impacted trees	Apparent practice stall/spin; parachute was deployed at very low altitude and terrain after spiraling to grounddid not fully inflate
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #48 near Itzehoe, Germany in SR22 D-EPDK on 2009/02/24\|48]]	Itzehoe, Germany	2009/02/24	xxx	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #49 near Tizin Tichka, Morocco in SR22 N45GH on 2009/04/24\|49]]	Tizin Tichka, Morocco	2009/04/24	xxx	Impacted terrain under unknown circumstances while flying near a mountain pass with high winds aloft
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #50 near Mt. Ainos, Greece in SR22 4X-CWN on 2009/04/28\|50]]	Mt. Ainos, Greece	2009/04/28	Impacted mountainous terrain while attempting to exit VFR in IMC attempting return to VMCconditions and possible icing
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #51 near Mayfield, Ohio in SR22 N504MD on 2009/04/28\|51]]	Mayfield, Ohio	2009/04/28	Impacted terrain shortly after departure in IMC while attempting a return to airport under unknown circumstances
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #52 near Crystal, MN in SR22 N214BN on 2009/06/16\|52]]	Crystal, MN	2009/06/16	Loss of control	Impacted terrain and burst into flames while landingin heavy rain
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #53 near Dijon, France in SR22 N752CD on 2009/07/18\|53]]	Dijon, France	2009/07/18	Impacted terrain after engine failure as reported by witnessesunder unknown conditions, suspected VFR into IMC accident
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #54 near Ravenswood, WV in SR22 N581DS on 2009/07/30\|54]]	Ravenswood, WV	2009/07/30	Impacted terrain after flying past intended destination NORDO at FL250, plane intercepted and pilot observed unresponsive
[[accidenthistory:Fatal accident #55 near Rock Hill, SC in SR22 N922XX on 2009/09/11\|55]]	Rock Hill, SC	2009/09/11	Impacted terrain short of the runway during a return while maneuvering back to airport maneuver after engine problems reported by witnessesunder unknown circumstances

Non-Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:23:22 GMT

Current revision posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 7/31/2011 4:23:22 PM

Non-Fatal Accidents

Some, but unlikely all, of the Cirrus non-fatal accidents can be listed here.

10 June 2008 in SR20 G-TAAA near Denham Airfield, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom (see accident report published by AAIB)

Non-Fatal Accidents

Rick Beach — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:17:12 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 11/29/2009 8:17:12 AM

Some, but unlikely all, of the Cirrus non-fatal accidents can be listed here.

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Rick Beach — Tue, 24 May 2011 23:41:01 GMT

Current revision posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 5/24/2011 4:41:01 PM

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Cirrus Fatal Accident #21 Manhattan, NY
Date:		2006/10/11
Fatalities:		2 fatal
Plane:		SR20 N929CD
Pilot:		PPL
Experience:		88 hrs; 13 SR2X hrs
NTSB:		DCA07MA003 ProbCause
Flight:		Day VFR in VMC
Synopsis
Cory Lidle and CFI Tyler Stanger impacted an apartment building in Manhattan, NY, while flying VFR in the Hudson River corridor.

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Accident Chain Details

Sequence of decisions that led to the accident:

COPA Forum Discussions

Links to threads and/or posts that discuss this accident:

Light a/c crash into NYC building , Wed, Oct 11 2006
NTSB Advisory - SR20/Cory Lidle/NYC Oct 11 crash, Fri, Nov 3 2006
Cessna Big Bear Accident, Stanger Coincidence , Thu, Nov 16 2006
NTSB TO RELEASE FACTUAL REPORTS ON MANHATTAN CIRRUS CRASH , Fri, Feb 2, 2007
Lidle Accident fective Aileron\" Poll\"De, Wed, Mar 7 2007
Cirrus sued for lost wages in Cory Lidle accident, Mar 9, 2009
Cirrus Wins in Lidle-Stanger Trial, May 24, 2011

News Reports

Links to news reports or non-COPA forums that discuss this accident:

Media

Images, videos, PDF files, etc.

NTSB Docket Files

NTSB Docket of Related Information:

Project Information (as of Oct 15, 2008 09:48)

Project ID(mkey)	Investigation Type		Mode
64679	Accident		Aviation
NTSB Accident ID	Occurrence Date		Location
DCA07MA003	Oct 11, 2006		Manhattan, NY, United States

Docket Information
Docket ID	Creation Date	Last Modified	Public Release Date & Time
42636	Nov 08, 2006	Feb 02, 2007	02/05/2007 11:00

List of Contents
File ID	Filing Date	Document Title	Pages	Photo

358955	Nov 28, 2006	Operations 2 - Factual Report	6
362170	Jan 31, 2007	Operations 2 - Addendum 1	34
358588	Nov 16, 2006	Operations 2 - Attachments	38
362069	Jan 30, 2007	ATC 3 - Factual Report of Group Chairman	7
358589	Nov 16, 2006	Witness 4 - Factual Report	5
358595	Nov 16, 2006	Witness 4 - Attachment A: Police Interview Summaries Pertaining to Eyewitnesses	11
358591	Nov 16, 2006	Witness 4 - Attachment B: Eyewitness Statements and Interview Summaries	13
358771	Nov 20, 2006	Meteorology 5 - Factual Report of Group Chairman	4
362181	Feb 01, 2007	Powerplants 8 - Factual Report of Group Chairman	14
362176	Jan 31, 2007	Powerplants 8 - Attachment 1 to Factual Report	1
358493	Nov 15, 2006	Materials Laboratory Factual Report 06-095	2
358522	Nov 16, 2006	Airworthiness - Factual Report of Group Chairman	55
358523	Nov 16, 2006	Airworthiness - Attachment 1 to Factual Report	3
358841	Nov 21, 2006	Aircraft Performance 13 - Aircraft Performance Study	20
359321	Dec 05, 2006	Multi-Function Display Factual Report of Investigation	5
362109	Jan 31, 2007	GPS 17 - Factual Report of Group Chairman	4
362453	Feb 06, 2007	Video Factual Report	4
363145	Feb 15, 2007	Meteorology 5 - Amended Factual Report of Group Chairman	4
365338	Mar 20, 2007	Airworthiness - Addendum 1	2
365386	Mar 22, 2007	ATC 3 - TEB Local Control Transcript	4
365387	Mar 22, 2007	ATC 3 - TEB Clearance Delivery Transcript	2
365388	Mar 22, 2007	ATC 3 - TEB Ground Control Transcript	3

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Rick Beach — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:17:36 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 12/19/2009 9:17:36 PM

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Cirrus Fatal Accident #21 Manhattan, NY
Date:		2006/10/11
Fatalities:		2 fatal
Plane:		SR20 N929CD
Pilot:		PPL
Experience:		88 hrs; 13 SR2X hrs
NTSB:		DCA07MA003 ProbCause
Flight:		Day VFR in VMC
Synopsis
Cory Lidle and CFI Tyler Stanger impacted an apartment building in Manhattan, NY, while flying VFR in the Hudson River corridor.

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Accident Chain Details

Sequence of decisions that led to the accident:

COPA Forum Discussions

Links to threads and/or posts that discuss this accident:

Light a/c crash into NYC building , Wed, Oct 11 2006
NTSB Advisory - SR20/Cory Lidle/NYC Oct 11 crash, Fri, Nov 3 2006
Cessna Big Bear Accident, Stanger Coincidence , Thu, Nov 16 2006
NTSB TO RELEASE FACTUAL REPORTS ON MANHATTAN CIRRUS CRASH , Fri, Feb 2, 2007
Lidle Accident fective Aileron\" Poll\"De, Wed, Mar 7 2007

News Reports

Links to news reports or non-COPA forums that discuss this accident:

Media

Images, videos, PDF files, etc.

NTSB Docket Files

NTSB Preliminary ReportDocket of Related Information: xxx

Project Information (as of Oct 15, 2008 09:48)

Project ID(mkey)	Investigation Type		Mode
64679	Accident		Aviation
NTSB Accident ID	Occurrence Date		Location
DCA07MA003	Oct 11, 2006		Manhattan, NY, United States

Docket Information
Docket ID	Creation Date	Last Modified	Public Release Date & Time
42636	Nov 08, 2006	Feb 02, 2007	02/05/2007 11:00

List of Contents
File ID	Filing Date	Document Title	Pages	Photo

358955	Nov 28, 2006	Operations 2 - Factual Report: xxx NTSB Probable Cause	6
362170	Jan 31, 2007	Operations 2 - Addendum 1	34
358588	Nov 16, 2006	Operations 2 - Attachments	38
362069	Jan 30, 2007	ATC 3 - Factual Report : xxx NTSB Docket of Related InformationGroup Chairman	7
358589	Nov 16, 2006	Witness 4 - Factual Report	5
358595	Nov 16, 2006	Witness 4 - Attachment A: Police Interview Summaries Pertaining to Eyewitnesses	11
358591	Nov 16, 2006	Witness 4 - Attachment B: Eyewitness Statements and Interview Summaries	13
358771	Nov 20, 2006	Meteorology 5 - Factual Report of Group Chairman	4
362181	Feb 01, 2007	Powerplants 8 - Factual Report of Group Chairman	14
362176	Jan 31, 2007	Powerplants 8 - Attachment 1 to Factual Report	1
358493	Nov 15, 2006	Materials Laboratory Factual Report 06-095	2
358522	Nov 16, 2006	Airworthiness - Factual Report of Group Chairman	55
358523	Nov 16, 2006	Airworthiness - Attachment 1 to Factual Report	3
358841	Nov 21, 2006	Aircraft Performance 13 - Aircraft Performance Study	20
359321	Dec 05, 2006	Multi-Function Display Factual Report of Investigation	5
362109	Jan 31, 2007	GPS 17 - Factual Report of Group Chairman	4
362453	Feb 06, 2007	Video Factual Report	4
363145	Feb 15, 2007	Meteorology 5 - Amended Factual Report of Group Chairman	4
365338	Mar 20, 2007	Airworthiness - Addendum 1	2
365386	Mar 22, 2007	ATC 3 - TEB Local Control Transcript	4
365387	Mar 22, 2007	ATC 3 - TEB Clearance Delivery Transcript	2
365388	Mar 22, 2007	ATC 3 - TEB Ground Control Transcript	3

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Rick Beach — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:06:00 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 11/29/2009 10:06:00 PM

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Cirrus Fatal Accident #21 Manhattan, NY
Date:		2006/10/11
Fatalities:		2 fatal
Plane:		SR20 N929CD
Pilot:		PPL
Experience:		88 hrs; 13 SR2X hrs
NTSB:		DCA07MA003 ProbCause
Flight:		Day VFR in VMC
Synopsis
Cory Lidle and CFI Tyler Stanger impacted an apartment building in Manhattan, NY, while flying VFR in the Hudson River corridor.

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Accident Chain Details

Sequence of decisions that led to the accident:

COPA Forum Discussions

Links to threads and/or posts that discuss this accident:

xxx
- Light a/c crash into NYC building , Wed, Oct 11 2006
- NTSB Advisory - SR20/Cory Lidle/NYC Oct 11 crash, Fri, Nov 3 2006
- Cessna Big Bear Accident, Stanger Coincidence , Thu, Nov 16 2006
- NTSB TO RELEASE FACTUAL REPORTS ON MANHATTAN CIRRUS CRASH , Fri, Feb 2, 2007
- Lidle Accident fective Aileron\" Poll\"De, Wed, Mar 7 2007
News Reports

Links to news reports or non-COPA forums that discuss this accident:
- xxx
Media

Images, videos, PDF files, etc.

NTSB Docket Files

NTSB Preliminary Report: xxx

NTSB Factual Report: xxx

NTSB Probable Cause Report: xxx

NTSB Docket of Related Information:

See Also

Links to other relevant web pages, including summary tables, etc.

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Rick Beach — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:41:10 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 11/29/2009 8:41:10 AM

Cirrus Fatal Accident #21 Manhattan, NY
Date:		2006/10/11
Fatalities:		2 fatal
Plane:		SR20 N929CD
Pilot:		PPL
Experience:		88 hrs; 13 SR2X hrs
NTSB:		DCA07MA003 ProbCause
Flight:		Day VFR in VMC
Synopsis
Cory Lidle and CFI Tyler Stanger impacted an apartment building in Manhattan, NY, while flying VFR in the Hudson River corridor.

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Accident Chain Details

Sequence of decisions that led to the accident:

COPA Forum Discussions

Links to threads and/or posts that discuss this accident:

News Reports

Links to news reports or non-COPA forums that discuss this accident:

Media

Images, videos, PDF files, etc.

NTSB Docket Files

NTSB Preliminary Report: xxx

NTSB Factual Report: xxx

NTSB Probable Cause Report: xxx

NTSB Docket of Related Information:

Fatal accident #45 near Moncks Corners SC in SR22 N224SB on 2009/01/29

Rick Beach — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:57:50 GMT

Current revision posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 5/11/2011 12:57:50 PM

Fatal accident #45 near Moncks Corners SC in SR22 N224SB on 2009/01/29

Cirrus Fatal Accident #45 Moncks Corners SC
Date:		2009/01/29
Fatalities:		1 fatal
Plane:		SR22 N224SB
Experience:		1150 hrs; 900 SR2X hrs
NTSB:		ERA09FA148 Prelim
Flight:		Day VFR in VMC
Coords:		33.196N 80.025W
Synopsis
Impacted terrain short of runway during forced landing after declaring an emergency due to smoke and fumes in cockpit

Fatal accident #45 near Moncks Corners SC in SR22 N224SB on 2009/01/29

Accident Chain Details

Sequence of decisions that led to the accident:

COPA Forum Discussions

Links to threads and/or posts that discuss this accident:

Cirrus fatal accident #45 in SR22 N224SB near Moncks Corner, South Carolina , Thu, Jan 29 2009
Stop Flying Due To Fatal Accident Probability?, Fri, Jan 30 2009
Manfred Stolle our Friend , Fri, Jan 30 2009
Manfred's Lesson For Me , Sat, Jan 31 2009
My Tribute, Mon, Feb 2, 2009
NTSB info on Stolle Accident, Wed Feb 11, 2009
Electrical fire SR22, Wed Sep 23, 2009
Cirrus fatal #45 probable cause issued for SR22 N224SB near Moncks Corner, SC on 29 Jan 2009, 1 Nov 2010

News Reports

Links to news reports or non-COPA forums that discuss this accident:

Media

Images, videos, PDF files, etc.

NTSB Docket Files

NTSB Preliminary Report: xxx

NTSB Factual Report: xxx

NTSB Probable Cause Report: xxx

NTSB Docket of Related Information:

Fatal accident #45 near Moncks Corners SC in SR22 N224SB on 2009/01/29

Rick Beach — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:01:28 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Cirrus Accident History by Rick Beach on 11/29/2009 10:01:28 PM

Fatal accident #45 near Moncks Corners SC in SR22 N224SB on 2009/01/29

Cirrus Fatal Accident #45 Moncks Corners SC
Date:		2009/01/29
Fatalities:		1 fatal
Plane:		SR22 N224SB
Experience:		1150 hrs; 900 SR2X hrs
NTSB:		ERA09FA148 Prelim
Flight:		Day VFR in VMC
Coords:		33.196N 80.025W
Synopsis
Impacted terrain short of runway during forced landing after declaring an emergency due to smoke and fumes in cockpit

Fatal accident #45 near Moncks Corners SC in SR22 N224SB on 2009/01/29

Accident Chain Details

Sequence of decisions that led to the accident:

COPA Forum Discussions

Links to threads and/or posts that discuss this accident:

Cirrus fatal accident #45 in SR22 N224SB near WhitesvilleMoncks Corner, South Carolina , Thu, Jan 29 2009
Stop Flying Due To Fatal Accident Probability?, Fri, Jan 30 2009
Manfred Stolle our Friend , Fri, Jan 30 2009
Manfred's Lesson For Me , Sat, Jan 31 2009
My Tribute, Mon, Feb 2, 2009
NTSB info on Stolle Accident, Wed Feb 11, 2009
Electrical fire SR22, Wed Sep 23, 2009

Cirrus Accident History

Cirrus Parachute Activations

Cirrus Parachute Activations

Cirrus Parachute Activations

Cirrus Parachute Activations

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Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

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Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

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Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

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Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

Fatal accident #21 near Manhattan, NY in SR20 N929CD on 2006/10/11

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