Cirrus Design Corp SR20 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
There are 2,169 Cirrus Design Corp SR20 airframes on record (built 1981–2026), 1,591 currently registered. 91 have one or more NTSB accident records (94 records total, 20 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 24, 2026.
Recent Cirrus Design Corp SR20 accidents
The pilot’s improper decision to continue the flight into icing conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of airframe icing and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
The pilot’s failure to compensate for gusting crosswind conditions and subsequent loss of directional control following an aborted go-around attempt, which resulted in a runway excursion.
The biplane pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the low-wing airplane while taxiing.
The student pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and attitude for a short field landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.