No fatalities

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 accident at West Milford, NJ, 28 Sept 2025

West Milford, NJ, United States

On September 28, 2025, a CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 operated by AIRSPEED AVIATION LLC was involved in an aviation accident near West Milford, NJ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to recover from a hard bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to recover from a hard bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Sept 2025 CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 accident near West Milford, NJ?

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to recover from a hard bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Sept 2025 CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Sept 2025 involved a CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22, operated by AIRSPEED AVIATION LLC, at West Milford, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to recover from a hard bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.