Cirrus Design CORP SR22T accident near Chanute, Kansas, April 23, 2026
On April 23, 2026 at about 7:45 pm local time, a 2020 Cirrus Design CORP SR22T, registered N39VF, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute near Chanute, Kansas. It was a business flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 23, 2026 · about 7:45 pm local time
- Place
- Chanute, Kansas · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cirrus Design CORP SR22T, built 2020
- Registration
- N39VF · registry record · serial 2231
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Business flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On April 23, 2026, at about 1445 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR22T was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chanute, Kansas. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight. The airplane was enroute to Sikeston, Missouri, (SIK) when the engine made a loud “banging” noise. The pilot tried to divert to Chanute Martin Johnson Airport, CNU, but was unable to reach the airport. The engine lost all power, so the pilot declared an emergency with Air Traffic Control, Kansas City Center, and deployed the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System. At first impact with the ground near US 169 and 230th road, the wind filled the parachute and dragged the airplane into a fence flipping the airplane upside down. The parachute continued to drag the airplane, with the pilot and passenger inside, through a farm field, and another fence, flipping the airplane right side up. The engine separated from the fuselage and the pilot was able to open the door and exit the airplane. As the airplane continued across the open field, the passenger exited to the right wing. A good Samaritan pulled off the road and tried to block the airplane with his truck. The airplane impacted the truck at which time the passenger fell off the wing. The empennage separated from the main fuselage as the wind continued to drag the airplane. The cabin and wings crossed US 169 and came to rest beside US 169 near 240th Road. The airplane and engine were secured for further examination.
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 engine power (total) during enroute defining event
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 1,959 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, May 20, 2025
- Maximum gross weight: 3,600 lb
- Seats: 5
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: C08 Westcliffe CO at 5:15 pm
- Destination: SIK Sikeston MO
- Flight plan: none
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 170° at 25 knots, gusting 37
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 2,800 ft; scat at 2,200 ft
- Temperature: 73°F (23°C), dew point 64°F (18°C)
- Altimeter: 29.63 inHg
- Observation at 2:36 pm from KCNU, 3 miles away
Weather report (METAR): SPECI KCNU 231936Z AUTO 17025G37KT 10SM SCT022 BKN028 OVC046 23/18 A2963 RMK AO2 PK WND 17037/1936 T02330183
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
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