Cirrus Design CORP SR22T accident near Casper, Wyoming, June 1, 2026
On June 1, 2026 at about 7:40 pm local time, a 2018 Cirrus Design CORP SR22T, registered N324WY, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Casper, Wyoming (Casper/Natrona Co Intl Airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. 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
- June 1, 2026 · about 7:40 pm local time
- Place
- Casper, Wyoming · Casper/Natrona Co Intl Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cirrus Design CORP SR22T, built 2018
- Registration
- N324WY · registry record · serial 1750
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 1, 2026, about 1340 mountain daylight time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22T, N324WY, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Casper, Wyoming. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, the airplane departed from Casper/Natrona County International Airport (CPR), Casper, Wyoming, and initiated a climb to the south. About 45 miles south of CPR, shortly after leveling the airplane at 21,000 ft mean sea level (MSL), the engine began running rough, lost partial power, and the engine related temperature readings “blanked out.” The pilot immediately initiated a descent, turned the airplane toward CPR, and contacted air traffic control (ATC) about the airplane’s emergency and that he needed to return to CPR. At about 14,000 ft msl, he leveled the airplane, however, could not maintain altitude. The engine roughness increased, and about 15 miles south of CPR, at about 6,800 ft msl, the pilot was uncertain if the airplane would clear mountainous terrain between his position and CPR. The pilot identified an area he felt was safe to descend into and planned to deploy the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). Before the deployment of CAPS, some engine power returned and the pilot elected to continue toward CPR. About 8 miles south of CPR, the pilot requested runway 26 and the controller cleared the pilot to land. As the airplane entered a modified base turn for runway 26 and at about 500-600 ft above the ground (agl), the engine seized. The pilot elected not to deploy CAPS due to the safe deployment altitude restriction and initiated a forced landing. Subsequently, the airplane landed short of runway 26 and impacted an airport perimeter fence during the landing roll before it came to rest upright, about 1,300 ft from the runway threshold. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to both wings. The wreckage was 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
- Off-field or emergency landing during enroute (descent)
- Ground collision during landing (landing roll)
The aircraft
- Seats: 5
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 26, 8,679 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 230° at 15 knots, gusting 25
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 27°F (-3°C)
- Altimeter: 30.09 inHg
- Observation at 1:00 pm from KCPR, 1 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR KCPR 011853Z 23015G25KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1836 SLP142 T02391033
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
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