A Cirrus SR22 training aircraft at Emirates Flight Training Academy was involved in an incident at the Dubai South facility on Friday, August 9, 2024. No casualties were recorded in the event, which first came to public attention via a police report before the academy issued its own statement.
What Happened at Emirates Flight Training Academy
An Emirates Flight Training Academy official confirmed the incident on August 9, stating that a full investigation is ongoing and that the academy is in complete compliance with the authorities. Beyond the initial police report, no further details about the precise nature of the event have been released to the public while the probe continues.
According to multiple reports, a trainee pilot lost control of the Cirrus SR22 G6 during a go-around attempt, resulting in a crash-landing on runway 13. No injuries were sustained.
About Emirates Flight Training Academy and Its Fleet
Emirates Flight Training Academy was established in 2017 and is located at Dubai South, purpose-built to deliver comprehensive pilot training. The academy currently operates a fleet of 30 aircraft:
- 22 Cirrus SR22 G6 aircraft - 5 Embraer Phenom 100 EV aircraft - 3 Diamond DA42 aircraft
The Cirrus SR22 — known as the "Personal Navigator" — is central to the academy's training programme. It has a range of approximately 1,943 kilometres and a top speed of 183 knots (340 km/h).
The facility itself is well-equipped, featuring 36 classrooms, six motion full-flight simulators, an independent ATC tower, and an 1,800-metre runway.
Second Cirrus Incident at the Academy in Under a Year
This is not the first time a Cirrus aircraft has been involved in an incident at Emirates Flight Training Academy. A comparable event occurred in October 2023, also involving a Cirrus model, and also resulted in no injuries. Investigators carried out a thorough review following that earlier incident.
The academy has stated it continues to uphold the highest safety standards across all of its training programmes.
