The Lemon Index

Planes · Single-engine piston

Cirrus SR22.

Every U.S. accident NTSB investigated, 2008 to 2025.

Cirrus SR22

Photos: James from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (Wikimedia Commons)

288accidents
31%were fatal
153deaths
19%aircraft destroyed

What pilots and owners watch most.

From 100 YouTube videos about the Cirrus SR22, 15.3M views.

What owners say it costs

Used prices people quote$325,000middle of 7 prices in 7 videos; most fall between $200,000 and $800,000.Hear it ▶
New price people quote$1.00Mmiddle of 7 quotes in 7 videos; most between $480,000 and $1.20M.Hear it ▶
  • Cost per flight hour$18715 videos · most $120–$340Hear it ▶
  • Annual inspection$5,00013 videos · most $3,000–$12,000Hear it ▶
  • Insurance$4,90010 videos · most $3,000–$10,000Hear it ▶
  • Yearly cost to own$32,0009 videos · most $19,000–$60,000Hear it ▶
  • Parachute repack (CAPS)$20,0008 videos · most $15,000–$34,000Hear it ▶
  • Engine overhaul$47,5006 videos · most $35,000–$50,000Hear it ▶
  • Prop overhaul$3,0003 videos · most $3,000–$6,000Hear it ▶
  • Avionics / panel upgrade$1,5003 videos · most $1,500–$1,500Hear it ▶

Dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos (median, so one wild number can't swing it). Not verified sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.

Most-watched topics

  1. Flying it: landings, lessons & checkrides7.6M views
    Cirrus SR22 Goes Down in Lake Michigan | Pilot Explains What Happened NextCirrus SR22 Goes Down in Lake Michigan | Pilot Explains What Happened NextCaptain Steeeve · 1.6M views · 53 videos
  2. Accidents, emergencies & the parachute5.0M views
    Cirrus SR22 - Inside a Real Emergency Over Illinois - Electrical FailureCirrus SR22 - Inside a Real Emergency Over Illinois - Electrical FailureNiko's Wings · 2.1M views · 16 videos
  3. Reviews & walkarounds1.2M views
    WHICH AIRPLANE IS BETTER? | Cirrus SR22T vs Diamond DA62 ComparisonWHICH AIRPLANE IS BETTER? | Cirrus SR22T vs Diamond DA62 ComparisonLifeStyle Aviation · 309K views · 14 videos
  4. Cost of owning953K views
    Cirrus SR22 Review and Cost of OwnershipCirrus SR22 Review and Cost of OwnershipComplete Walkaround · 148K views · 11 videos
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  1. Maintenance, annuals & upgrades422K views
    #23 Flying a 2018 Cirrus SR22T G6 GTS - One of the Best Piston Single Engine#23 Flying a 2018 Cirrus SR22T G6 GTS - One of the Best Piston Single EngineFlying with Rich · 227K views · 4 videos

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What happened. NTSB's defining event, share of accidents.

Loss of control in flight12%
Loss of engine power (total)12%
Loss of control on ground10%
VFR go-around Loss of control in flight5%
Loss of engine power (partial)5%
Runway excursion3%

Pilot or plane? How often NTSB listed an aircraft problem among the causes.

19%the plane was part of the cause
engine, systems, structure or propeller
81%people or weather only
pilot decisions, control, fuel planning

Out of 179 accidents where NTSB recorded a cause. When the plane was a cause, it was most often the engine (reciprocating).

When. Phase of flight.

Enroute27%
Approach23%
Landing22%
Takeoff8%
Initial climb8%

Accidents per year.

200813
200913
201016
201116
201215
201311
201412
201515
201615
201719
201820
201920
202012
202111
202218
202314
202414
202534

More planes flying means more accidents, so counts aren't a safety score by themselves. Compare the shares above.

Source: NTSB aviation accident database, U.S. accidents 2008–2025. ntsb.gov · Every plane

Updated