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August 22, 2025 · Cirrus Design SR22T · N561RT

Fargo, ND

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 22, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fargo, ND
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR22T (2021)
Tail Number
N561RT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA338

The pilot reported that, while performing a crosswind landing, the airplane touched down upwind wheel first before ballooning due to a gust. The airplane was subsequently pushed towards the left side of the runway after becoming airborne. The pilot elected to execute a go-around, however, the airplane continued to the left and impacted the grass on the left side of the runway which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 18 with wind from 250 at 13 knots gusting 23 knots. The Cirrus SR22T Airplane Flight Manual states that the max demonstrated crosswind is 21 knots. The calculated crosswind was 12.2 to 21.6 knots. The pilot also reported that contributing to the accident was the closure of runway 27 and that an alternate airport with an appropriate runway for the wind conditions should have been chosen.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the closure of the wind aligned runway 27.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, while performing a crosswind landing, the airplane touched down upwind wheel first before ballooning due to a gust. The airplane was subsequently pushed towards the left side of the runway after becoming airborne. The pilot elected to execute a go-around, however, the airplane continued to the left and impacted the grass on the left side of the runway which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 18 with wind from 250 at 13 knots gusting 23 knots. The Cirrus SR22T Airplane Flight Manual states that the max demonstrated crosswind is 21 knots. The calculated crosswind was 12.2 to 21.6 knots. The pilot also reported that contributing to the accident was the closure of runway 27 and that an alternate airport with an appropriate runway for the wind conditions should have been chosen.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:24 CDT
Nearest AirportHector International (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length9001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus Design SR22T
Tail NumberN561RT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-K2B · Reciprocating · 315
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data