Accident · 2022-11-25

NTSB case CEN23FA045 · CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SF50 · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2022-11-25
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SF50 (N15VJ)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
VERIJET INC Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Verijet

Probable cause

The uncommanded activation of the CAPS autopilot mode due to corrosion of the system’s electrical components. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to identify the CAPS autopilot mode and promptly follow the procedures in the airplane flight manual.

Source: NTSB case CEN23FA045

Flight crew

Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Pilot pilot flyingAirline transport pilotAirplane54Class 1 (2022-10-04)12,000 total · 200 in this make/model

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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