Accident · 2026-02-06
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-02-06
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T (N322MC)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
An in-flight collision with a bird while maneuvering.
Source: NTSB case ERA26LA111Flight 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.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | Airplane | 57 | Class 3 (2024-09-24) | 1,050 total · 751 in this make/model · 914 as PIC · 18 last 90 days |
| Flight instructor | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 42 | Class 1 (2025-09-18) | 9,952 total · 3,106 in this make/model · 9,602 as PIC · 134 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.