Cirrus SR22 accident near Perrigny, Fr, July 18, 2009
On July 18, 2009 at about 8:45 am local time, a Cirrus SR22, registered N752CD, was destroyed in an accident near Perrigny. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
Under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 18, 2009 · about 8:45 am local time
- Place
- Perrigny, France · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cirrus SR22 · all SR22s on the register
- Registration
- N752CD · no longer on the register · serial 0052
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 18, 2009, at 0845 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus, SR22, registered N752CD, owned by AeroColor Incorporated, Las Vegas, Nevada, and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Perrigny, France. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from Luxembourg (LUX), Luxembourg. The French investigators reported that the airplane collided with terrain in a wooded area. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the French government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses Zone Sud 200 rue de Paris Aêroport du Bourget 93350 Le Bourget Cedex France
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown
The NTSB's findings
- cause Not determined › Not determined › (general) › (general) › Other authority investigated
Crew member
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental IO-550 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: LUX Luxembourg
- Destination: CTT Le Castellet
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
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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