N744SMCIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR222025-03-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22S/N: 4581

Summary

On March 06, 2025, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22 (N744SM) was involved in an accident near North Myrtle Beach, SC. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA136. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N744SM.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 6, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA136
Location
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Event ID
20250306199808
Coordinates
33.811750, -78.723944
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
Serial Number
4581
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2017
Model / ICAO
SR22SR22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
SR22

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DODSON INTERNATIONAL PARTS INC
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA25LA136