# NTSB Accident CEN13FA456
> **CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22** · 2013-08-03 · Chesterfield, MO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN13FA456
- **Event ID:** 20130803X84355
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-08-03
- **Location:** Chesterfield, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.660556, -90.681663
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
- **Model:** SR22
- **Registration:** N225CD
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to establish and maintain a positive climb rate during the initial climb in night instrument meteorological conditions.

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