What happened
On October 2, 2025, a Cirrus SR22, registration N812SE, was involved in an accident near Talladega, Alabama. The flight was operating under 14 CFR Part 91 as a personal flight, departing from Birmingham–Shuttableworth International Airport with a destination of Talladega Municipal Airport (ASN).
After climbing to 3,500 feet MSL, the pilot attempted to advance the throttle while descending toward the destination. The engine failed to respond to the throttle advancement, and the pilot was unable to restore power. Because the aircraft's altitude was below the minimum required for the deployment of the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), the pilot transitioned to a glide and performed a forced landing in an open field approximately 7 nautical miles west of ASN.
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck an agricultural irrigation pivot. The impact caused substantial damage to the right engine cowling and the right wing. The pilot sustained one minor injury, while the two passengers were not injured.