Cirrus SR-22 accident near Cherbourg, Fr, November 16, 2008
On November 16, 2008 at about 5:20 pm local time, a Cirrus SR-22, registered N224AG, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Cherbourg. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 16, 2008 · about 5:20 pm local time
- Place
- Cherbourg, France · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cirrus SR-22 · all SR-22s on the register
- Registration
- N224AG · no longer on the register · serial 3089
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during enroute (cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,400 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Zonder Aviation Inc Trustee
The flight
- Departed from: EGKB Biggin Hill
- Destination: EGJJ Jersey
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: dusk
- Wind: from 310° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 25 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 2,200 ft
- Temperature: 54°F (12°C), dew point 50°F (10°C)
- Altimeter: 30.54 inHg
- Observation at 5:20 pm from EGJJ
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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