Small Plane Crashes in Field Near Asheville Regional Airport, North Carolina on September 19, 2026
Reference image of a Cirrus SR20; this is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Wikimedia Commons - Tomás Del Coro from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Accident quick facts
Accident date
2026-09-19
Local time
10:45
Location
near Asheville Regional Airport, North Carolina
Aircraft
Cirrus SR20
People on board
2
Report status
Investigation Ongoing
What happened
On September 19, 2026, a Cirrus SR20 aircraft crashed in a field near Asheville Regional Airport in North Carolina at approximately 10:45 a.m. local time. Two people were on board at the time of the crash.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft involved was a Cirrus SR20. Details about the flight’s origin, destination, and operator have not been released.
Emergency response
Information about injuries or emergency response has not been disclosed.
Investigation status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
What officials and reports have confirmed
Cirrus SR20 crashed near Asheville Regional Airport, North Carolina on September 19, 2026. [1]
