Missouri, United States: Two people were killed after a Cirrus SR22 crashed inside Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Missouri on 3 November, 2026 according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aircraft went down near Public Beach Drive in Camden County at approximately 2:15 p.m. local time, with two people on board.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) confirmed the two fatalities following the accident. In its initial update, MSHP Troop F reported that the aircraft was fully engulfed and that first responders were searching for survivors. The subsequent update confirmed two deaths and said authorities were working to identify the occupants and notify their next of kin.
According to information provided by Osage Beach Mayor Richard Ross to local media, the aircraft had stopped at Lee C. Fine Memorial Airport for refuelling before departing again. Ross said he had been informed that the pilot issued a mayday call shortly after departure and that the aircraft crashed approximately one mile from the airport.
The two occupants were identified in reporting citing the Missouri State Highway Patrol as a 51-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man from Simpsonville, Kentucky. However, their names had not been publicly released. The Miller County Coroner’s Office said preliminary identifications had been made and individuals believed to be next of kin had been notified, but positive identification remained pending.
The FAA confirmed that the aircraft crashed in Lake of the Ozarks State Park and that two people were on board. The agency said the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) would lead the investigation and provide further updates.
The NTSB is expected to examine the aircraft and document the accident site, with investigators reviewing the pilot, aircraft and operating environment. Flight-track information, air traffic control communications, maintenance records and weather conditions are among the areas expected to be examined. A preliminary report is expected within 30 days, while completion of the final investigation could take 12–24 months.
The purpose of the flight, its intended destination, the identity of occupants onboard and the circumstances that prompted the reported mayday call have not been officially established. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
