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November 3, 2025 · Cirrus Design SR22 · N237RJ

Sedona, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 3, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sedona, AZ
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR22 (2006)
Tail Number
N237RJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR26LA036

On November 3, 2025, about 0830 mountain standard time, a Cirrus SR-22, N237RJ, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Sedona, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot of the airplane reported that, during the preflight inspection, no anomalies were observed, and the fuel level was about 30 gallons per side. During the takeoff roll, everything seemed normal. Shortly after rotation, the engine experienced a partial loss of power, however, there was not enough runway remaining to abort the takeoff, and the pilot continued the takeoff sequence. During the initial climb out, the pilot noticed a decrease in airspeed along with an additional loss of engine power. He elected to return to the airport, however, realized he would not be able to make it to the runway, and deployed the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). Subsequently, the airplane descended under the parachute canopy onto desert terrain. Post accident examination of the airplane revealed that forward fuselage and empennage sustained substantial damage. The wreckage was recovered to a secure location for further examination.

Full Narrative

On November 3, 2025, about 0830 mountain standard time, a Cirrus SR-22, N237RJ, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Sedona, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot of the airplane reported that, during the preflight inspection, no anomalies were observed, and the fuel level was about 30 gallons per side. During the takeoff roll, everything seemed normal. Shortly after rotation, the engine experienced a partial loss of power, however, there was not enough runway remaining to abort the takeoff, and the pilot continued the takeoff sequence. During the initial climb out, the pilot noticed a decrease in airspeed along with an additional loss of engine power. He elected to return to the airport, however, realized he would not be able to make it to the runway, and deployed the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). Subsequently, the airplane descended under the parachute canopy onto desert terrain. Post accident examination of the airplane revealed that forward fuselage and empennage sustained substantial damage. The wreckage was recovered to a secure location for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 MST
Nearest AirportSEDONA (0nm SW)
Runway21
Runway Length5132 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus Design SR22
Tail NumberN237RJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 F / 27 F
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time08:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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