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June 2, 2026 · Cirrus SF50 NO Series · N129KA

Athens, GA

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
June 2, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Athens, GA
Aircraft
Cirrus SF50 NO Series (2024)
Tail Number
N129KA
Operator
Haven Steel Products
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ENG26LA026

On June 2, 2026, at 0945 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus SF50, N129KA, powered by a Williams International FJ33-5A turbofan engine, experienced an uncontained engine failure during climb from Greene County Regional Airport (KCPP), Greensboro, Georgia. There were no injuries to the pilot or passenger. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 general aviation flight from KCPP destined for Sgt. Lee Russell Carroll County Airport (KHZD), Huntingdon, Tennessee. According to the pilot, after takeoff at about 8,000ft above mean sea level (MSL), he received an engine inter-turbine temperature (ITT) warning and full authority digital engine control (FADEC) NO DISPATCH cockpit alerting system (CAS) message. He then contacted air traffic control (ATC) and requested a hold at 10,000 ft MSL, and in accordance with the checklist procedures, reduced the thrust lever setting by switching the auto throttle to manual mode and reduced the airspeed to 180 kts. The engine ITT temperature decreased, and the CAS message cleared. He reported that he remained at 10,000ft MSL for several minutes to monitor the engine parameters, and all remained within operating limits. The pilot then contacted ATC to request a small climb to see how the engine would perform, and after receiving authorization, initiated a climb to 13,000ft MSL. Seconds after advancing the engine throttle, there was a loud bang and reduction in power. The pilot reported that he pitched the airplane for best glide, declared an emergency, and received vectors to Athens-Ben Epps Airport (AHN), Athens, GA. While performing the emergency checklist procedure he attempted to “clear the engine,” which aggressively shook the airplane. He continued on vectors, deployed the flaps and landing gear, and made a no power landing on runway 9 at AHN. A post-incident examination of the airplane revealed an uncontained engine failure and separated section of engine cowl. A section of turbine disk protruded from the lower cowling structure on the right side of the airplane (Figure 1). Figure 1. Figure 1. Right Side of Airplane Engine, Post-Incident Inspection As part of the investigation process, the NTSB invited qualified parties to participate in the investigation, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Williams International, and Cirrus Aircraft. Party members from the FAA, Williams International, and Cirrus removed the engine at AHN and shipped it to Williams International in Pontiac, Michigan for teardown examination.

Full Narrative

On June 2, 2026, at 0945 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus SF50, N129KA, powered by a Williams International FJ33-5A turbofan engine, experienced an uncontained engine failure during climb from Greene County Regional Airport (KCPP), Greensboro, Georgia. There were no injuries to the pilot or passenger. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 general aviation flight from KCPP destined for Sgt. Lee Russell Carroll County Airport (KHZD), Huntingdon, Tennessee. According to the pilot, after takeoff at about 8,000ft above mean sea level (MSL), he received an engine inter-turbine temperature (ITT) warning and full authority digital engine control (FADEC) NO DISPATCH cockpit alerting system (CAS) message. He then contacted air traffic control (ATC) and requested a hold at 10,000 ft MSL, and in accordance with the checklist procedures, reduced the thrust lever setting by switching the auto throttle to manual mode and reduced the airspeed to 180 kts. The engine ITT temperature decreased, and the CAS message cleared. He reported that he remained at 10,000ft MSL for several minutes to monitor the engine parameters, and all remained within operating limits. The pilot then contacted ATC to request a small climb to see how the engine would perform, and after receiving authorization, initiated a climb to 13,000ft MSL. Seconds after advancing the engine throttle, there was a loud bang and reduction in power. The pilot reported that he pitched the airplane for best glide, declared an emergency, and received vectors to Athens-Ben Epps Airport (AHN), Athens, GA. While performing the emergency checklist procedure he attempted to “clear the engine,” which aggressively shook the airplane. He continued on vectors, deployed the flaps and landing gear, and made a no power landing on runway 9 at AHN. A post-incident examination of the airplane revealed an uncontained engine failure and separated section of engine cowl. A section of turbine disk protruded from the lower cowling structure on the right side of the airplane (Figure 1). Figure 1. Figure 1. Right Side of Airplane Engine, Post-Incident Inspection As part of the investigation process, the NTSB invited qualified parties to participate in the investigation, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Williams International, and Cirrus Aircraft. Party members from the FAA, Williams International, and Cirrus removed the engine at AHN and shipped it to Williams International in Pontiac, Michigan for teardown examination.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time09:45 EDT
Nearest AirportAthens/Ben Epps (0nm NNE)
Runway09/2
Runway Length6122 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus SF50 NO Series
Tail NumberN129KA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorHaven Steel Products
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1

People & Injuries

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

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindGusting 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.08 inHg
Observation Time09:50
Weather SourcePILO

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