Cirrus Design CORP SR22 accident near Talladega, Alabama, October 2, 2025
On October 2, 2025 at about 4:26 pm local time, a 2006 Cirrus Design CORP SR22, registered N812SE, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Talladega, Alabama. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries; 2 others were unhurt. 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
- October 2, 2025 · about 4:26 pm local time
- Place
- Talladega, Alabama · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 2 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cirrus Design CORP SR22, built 2006
- Registration
- N812SE · registry record · serial 2152
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On October 2, 2025, at 1126 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR22, N812SE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Talladega, Alabama. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries, and the two passengers were not injured. The airplane was being operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight originated from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, Birmingham, Alabama, and was destined for Talladega Municipal Airport (ASN), Talladega, Alabama. According to the pilot, after departure he climbed to 3,500 ft., mean sea level (msl). While descending toward ASN, he advanced the throttle, but the engine did not respond. He attempted to restore power; however, engine power did not increase. The pilot reported that the airplane’s altitude was below the minimum required for Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) deployment, so he configured the airplane for a glide and performed a forced landing to an open field about 7 nautical miles west of ASN. During the landing roll, the airplane struck an agricultural irrigation pivot, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and right engine cowling. The airplane was recovered and retained 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 (cruise) defining event
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during emergency descent
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,956 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, September 19, 2025; 4 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 3,400 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: BHM Brimingham AL at 4:00 pm
- Destination: ASN Talladega AL
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 080° at 11 knots, gusting 15
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 77°F (25°C), dew point 59°F (15°C)
- Altimeter: 30.27 inHg
- Observation at 11:15 am from ASN, 4 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR KASN 021615Z AUTO 08011G15KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3027 RMK AO2
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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