There was a plane crash in Provo, Utah on September 27, 2024. The plane, a single-engine Cirrus SR22, crashed into a lake located near the Provo Airport. According to reports, the plane had been cleared to land at the airport, however it dove into the nearby Utah Lake. The plane’s parachute deployed, but the plane ended up submerged in ten feet of water. Two people were killed in the crash. The victims have been identified as Michael Hyrum Cox and Mark Andrew Johnson. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this deadly crash.
The plane crash in Provo, Utah, involving a Cirrus SR22, could have been caused by mechanical issues or environmental factors. One possibility is a mechanical failure with the aircraft’s engine or other critical systems. The Cirrus SR22 is designed with a parachute system for emergencies, and its deployment in this incident suggests that the pilot may have encountered a significant issue, such as engine failure, that left no other option but to deploy the parachute. Even with the parachute deployed, the plane ultimately crashed into Utah Lake, which may indicate that the system could not fully prevent the impact or that the failure occurred at a low altitude, limiting its effectiveness.
Another factor that could have contributed to the crash is adverse weather conditions or turbulence in the area. Provo Airport is located near Utah Lake, and sudden gusts of wind or turbulence over the water can make landing more difficult. Strong winds could have caused the aircraft to descend rapidly, prompting the need for the parachute deployment. Despite the safety system, the combination of environmental challenges and proximity to the lake may have made it difficult to control the descent, leading to the plane submerging in the water.
Finally, proximity to the lake itself could have played a role in the crash. Utah Lake is located near the approach path to Provo Airport, and if the aircraft was affected by external factors such as wind, mechanical issues, or even wake turbulence from other nearby aircraft, it could have contributed to the plane’s dive into the water. The deployment of the parachute suggests the pilot recognized a critical problem, but the aircraft still ended up submerged in the lake, indicating that the emergency system, while helpful, could not fully prevent the crash from occurring under those specific conditions.
There have been a number of recent plane accidents in 2024. A Piper PA-28 crashed in Schaumburg, Illinois on September 11, 2024. There was a plane crash in Lafayette, Louisiana on September 12, 2024. Cessna 207 plane crash near St. Mary’s, Alaska on September 15, 2024. A Piper PA-44 Seminole crashed in Shakopee, Minnesota on September 20, 2024. A Cirrus SR22 crashed in Lakeway, Texas on September 25, 2024.
Spagnoletti Law Firm has attorneys licensed in Texas, Florida, New Mexico and New York. We have handled numerous cases involving the failure of necessary equipment on a plane or helicopter in both federal and state court across the country. When it comes to aviation, safety must come first. Our attorneys have extensive experience in plane and helicopter crash litigation and the skills needed to aggressively represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives or those who have been seriously injured in a plane or helicopter crash. The experienced aviation attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was a victim of a crash. Please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or to learn more about your legal rights.