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May 12, 2026 · Cirrus Design SR20 · N806DM

Sedona, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sedona, AZ
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR20 (2013)
Tail Number
N806DM
Operator
Ocf Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR26LA187

The pilot reported that while on the final leg of the traffic pattern at the destination airport, he applied left crosswind correction and noted that the right rudder pedal was stiff. When the main landing gear contacted the runway surface, the rudder pedal was stuck. The pilot attempted to maintain control of the airplane; however, the airplane yawed to the right and exited the runway surface. Subsequently, the left wing impacted an airport sign, which resulted in substantial damage. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 21 with the wind from 150° at 12 knots, gusting to 23 knots. Post accident examination revealed that a plastic foreign object was stuck in the right rudder pedal. The pilot added that during the flight, he observed a plastic foreign object bouncing around the cockpit earlier in the flight but was not sure what it was.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control due to a plastic foreign object jammed in the rudder pedals, while landing with a gusting left crosswind.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that while on the final leg of the traffic pattern at the destination airport, he applied left crosswind correction and noted that the right rudder pedal was stiff. When the main landing gear contacted the runway surface, the rudder pedal was stuck. The pilot attempted to maintain control of the airplane; however, the airplane yawed to the right and exited the runway surface. Subsequently, the left wing impacted an airport sign, which resulted in substantial damage. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 21 with the wind from 150° at 12 knots, gusting to 23 knots. Post accident examination revealed that a plastic foreign object was stuck in the right rudder pedal. The pilot added that during the flight, he observed a plastic foreign object bouncing around the cockpit earlier in the flight but was not sure what it was.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 MST
Nearest AirportSedona Airport (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length5132 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus Design SR20
Tail NumberN806DM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOcf Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-ES · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 12 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point23 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data