N78RCCIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR202025-10-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20S/N: 1259

Summary

On October 01, 2025, a Cirrus Design Corp SR20 (N78RC) was involved in an incident near Portage, WI. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and attitude for a short field landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN26LA011. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N78RC.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN26LA011
Location
Portage, WI
Event ID
20251007201803
Coordinates
43.560262, -89.482911
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and attitude for a short field landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
Serial Number
1259
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
SR20SR20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
SR20

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AVIARIES LLC
Address
7644 SUFFOLK DOWN
City
SUN PRAIRIE
State / Zip Code
WI 53590-9522
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# CEN26LA011