Cirrus SR20 accident near Egmond, Nl, January 4, 2016
On January 4, 2016 at about 1:56 pm local time, a Cirrus SR20, registered GZOGT, was destroyed in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Egmond. 1 person was killed.
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
- January 4, 2016 · about 1:56 pm local time
- Place
- Egmond, Netherlands · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · all SR20s on the register
- Registration
- GZOGT · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On January 4, 2016, about 1356 UTC, a Cirrus Design, Incorporated SR-20, United Kingdom registration G-ZOGT, owned by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted into the North Sea near Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands, under unknown circumstances. The pilot on board the airplane is missing and presumed dead. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The foreign, non-scheduled, local personal flight had departed Birmingham Airport (EGBJ), Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, and was enroute to Osnabruck-Atterheide Airport (EDWO), Osnabruck, Germany. The airplane was on a VFR flight. The pilot reported meteorological conditions, fog. The airplane disappeared from radar while enroute. Airplane wreckage was found in the water about 4 nautical miles west of Egmond aan Zee. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of The Netherlands. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from: The Dutch Safety Board P.O. Box 95404 2509 CK THE HAGUE The Netherlands Telephone: +31 70 333 7000 Facsimile: +31 70 333 7077 www.safetyboard.nl This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Dutch Safety Board, The Netherlands.
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
- Loss of control in flight during enroute (cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 2,126 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental IO-360-ES (piston); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: EGBJ Birmingham
- Destination: EDWO Osnabruck
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- 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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