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2021 Cirrus SR22 Accident Near McGhee Tyson Airport (N162AM)
On December 16, 2021, a CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 (registration N162AM) was involved in an aviation accident near Knoxville, TN. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s encounter with a wake vortex from a preceding airplane, which resulted in a roll upset at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the failure of ATC to issue a wake turbulence cautionary advisory. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A Cirrus SR22 was destroyed in a postcrash fire near McGhee Tyson Airport after encountering wake turbulence. The pilot was seriously injured, and a pilot-rated passenger was killed.
Contributing factors
Effect on operationAttain/maintain not possiblePilotATC personnel
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 16 Dec 2021 CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 accident near Knoxville, TN?
A Cirrus SR22 was destroyed in a postcrash fire near McGhee Tyson Airport after encountering wake turbulence. The pilot was seriously injured, and a pilot-rated passenger was killed.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Dec 2021 CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Dec 2021 involved a CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22, registration N162AM, at Knoxville, TN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot’s encounter with a wake vortex from a preceding airplane, which resulted in a roll upset at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the failure of ATC to issue a wake turbulence cautionary advisory.
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