Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James killed with wife and stepdaughter in Cirrus SR22T crash in North Carolina

Brett James, a Grammy-winning songwriter, died alongside his wife and stepdaughter when their Cirrus SR22T crashed near Franklin, North Carolina. The FAA's preliminary report says the three-person flight ended in a crash “under unknown circumstances”; investigators have opened an inquiry into the accident.

Discovered 2025-09-19T00:24:20.015101-07:00 | 2025-09-19T00:24:20.015101-07:00

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  • Three fatalities in a general aviation Cirrus SR22T accident near Franklin, North Carolina; the FAA’s preliminary report cites the crash occurred “under unknown circumstances” and an official investigation is underway.

  • Outcomes from FAA/NTSB inquiries into GA accidents often produce safety recommendations, operational guidance or regulatory attention; tracking this investigation is therefore relevant to operators, manufacturers and regulators.

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