Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
On July 7, 2025, in the early afternoon, a Cirrus SR22T crashed about three miles short of Raleigh Executive Jetport's Runway 3. All four occupants of the aircraft - the pilot, his wife and two children - died. It appears the accident chain began with faulty radios, just after the aircraft departed Merritt Island, Florida. The pilot pushed on toward his destination and appears to have had an alternator failure followed by an engine failure just prior to a planned landing at his home airport. The AOPA Air Safety Institute addresses notable flight portions and areas the NTSB will likely probe.
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On July 7, 2025, in the early afternoon, a Cirrus SR22T crashed about three miles short of Raleigh Executive Jetport's Runway 3. All four occupants of the aircraft - the pilot, his wife and two children - died. It appears the accident chain began with faulty radios, just after the aircraft departed Merritt Island, Florida. The pilot pushed on toward his destination and appears to have had an alternator failure followed by an engine failure just prior to a planned landing at his home airport. The AOPA Air Safety Institute addresses notable flight portions and areas the NTSB will likely probe.
A Message from ASI Staff:
We share a deep passion for aviation safety. As compassionate pilots, we bring together safety research, analysis, and knowledge in creative ways to share aviation safety education with you—with the ultimate goal of one day having zero fatal accidents in GA. If you find this information valuable, please consider a donation to support our work. bit.ly/AOPASafetyDonate
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is the largest community of pilots in the world, providing aviation advocacy, education & inspiration. AOPA has represented the freedom to fly for all pilots since 1939. To learn more about becoming a member visit aopa.org/jointoday.
Check out the Air Safety Institute Website:
aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute
Follow AOPA on X:
https://x.com/flywithaopa
Follow AOPA on Instagram:
instagram.com/flywithaopa
Follow AOPA on Facebook:
facebook.com/flywithaopa
#aopa #flywithaopa #aviation #pilot #flying
