Cirrus SR-22 accident in the English Channel

1 fatality • Cherbourg, France

A Cirrus SR-22 crashed into the English Channel north of Cherbourg, France, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

On November 16, 2008, at 1720 UTC, a Cirrus SR-22, registration N224AG, departed controlled flight and impacted the English Channel. The aircraft was performing a personal cross-country flight from Biggin Hill, United Kingdom, to Jersey, Channel Island, United Kingdom.

At the time of the accident, the weather was characterized by visual meteorological conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 25 statute miles and winds from 310 degrees at 08 knots. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, was killed in the accident. The aircraft is presumed destroyed.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Nov 2008 CIRRUS SR-22 accident near Cherbourg, France?

A Cirrus SR-22 crashed into the English Channel north of Cherbourg, France, resulting in one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Nov 2008 CIRRUS SR-22 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Nov 2008 involved a CIRRUS SR-22, registration N224AG, operated by Zonder Aviation Inc Trustee, at Cherbourg, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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