N434M — 2026 Cirrus Design Corp SR20

Aircraft record

Serial number

11322

Manufacturer

Cirrus Design Corp

Model

SR20

Year

2026

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

Lycoming Io-390-c3b6

Registration

Active

Registered to

Riptide Aviation Llc — Sheridan, WY

View the FAA registry record for N434M →

Accident & incident history

1. WPR13FA284Jun 23, 2013Boulder City, NVFatal · 2 fatal

   The pilot/mechanic's loss of control during an emergency descent following a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/mechanic's incorrect assembly of the No. 6 cylinder at the last cylinder change, which resulted in a separation of the cylinder and the loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2026 Cirrus Design Corp SR20).

1. —registered — Cirrus Design Corp
2. Jul 13, 2026transferred — Riptide Aviation Llc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N434M was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2026 Cirrus Design Corp SR20 above.

• until Mar 5, 20181955 Beech A45 (s/n G-756)
• until Mar 1, 1934Detroit GULL (s/n 147)

Frequently asked

Has N434M been in an accident?

Yes. N434M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N434M?

N434M is a 2026 Cirrus Design Corp SR20 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 11322.

Who is N434M registered to?

N434M is registered to Riptide Aviation Llc of Sheridan, WY. Registration status: active.

Has N434M been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N434M (WPR13FA284) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.