N242MB — 2004 Cirrus Design Corp SR22
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N242MB appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 0911
- Manufacturer
- Cirrus Design Corp
- Model
- SR22
- Year
- 2004
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor Io-550 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Red Bird Aviation Llc — Waxhaw, NC
Accident & incident history
Maintenance personnel's improper tightening of the crankcase through bolt nuts during reassembly of the engine at the last overhaul, which resulted in the failure of the crankshaft and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2004 Cirrus Design Corp SR22).
- Jul 24, 2025registered — Red Bird Aviation Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N242MB been in an accident?
- Yes. N242MB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
- What kind of aircraft is N242MB?
- N242MB is a 2004 Cirrus Design Corp SR22 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 0911.
- Who is N242MB registered to?
- N242MB is registered to Red Bird Aviation Llc of Waxhaw, NC. Registration status: active.
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