Cirrus SR-22 accident near Tizintichka, Ma, April 9, 2009
On April 9, 2009 at about 10:30 am local time, a Cirrus SR-22, registered N45GH, was destroyed in an accident during enroute near Tizintichka. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 4 people were killed. 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 9, 2009 · about 10:30 am local time
- Place
- Tizintichka, Morocco · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cirrus SR-22 · all SR-22s on the register
- Registration
- N45GH · registry record
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On April 9, 2009, about 1030 UTC, a Cirrus SR-22, a personal flight, collided with high terrain at an elevation of about 6700 feet, at Tizintichka, Morocco. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and the airplane was on a VFR flight plan. The pilot and 3 passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed. The domestic flight departed from Marrakech and was destined for Ouarzazate. The investigation is being conducted by the Administration de l’Air of Morocco. The U.S. NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the state of manufacture. All inquiries on this accident should be directed to: Administration de l’Air B.P. 1073 Rabat-Principal Rabat Maroc
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
- Other weather encounter during enroute
The aircraft
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: Marrakech at 10:12 am
- Destination: Ouarzazate
- 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 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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