Cirrus SR22T Sustains Substantial Damage in Vernal, Utah Incident

A Cirrus SR22T, registration N252LM, sustained substantial damage during a flight near Vernal, Utah, on May 16, 2026. According to preliminary data from the National Transportation Safety Board, there were no reported injuries or fatalities.

The NTSB has not yet released details describing the specific circumstances of the accident or the phase of flight in which the event occurred. As of early June, no further information regarding the pilot's identity or the flight's purpose has been made public.

Safety Context

While the cause of the Vernal incident remains unknown, the SR22T has been the subject of previous NTSB scrutiny. A special investigation report highlighted six prior SR22T accidents involving loss of engine power during takeoff and initial climb, which investigators attributed to excessive fuel flow. The SR22 series is widely used for personal and business travel and is distinguished by its integrated Cirrus Airframe Parachute System.