N638RMZenair CH6012020-05-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Zenair CH601S/N: 23082

Summary

On May 31, 2020, a Zenair CH601 (N638RM) was involved in an incident near Worthington, MN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll to avoid an animal on the runway, which resulted in a ground loop.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA206. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N638RM.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 31, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA206
Location
Worthington, MN
Event ID
20200601X90852
Coordinates
43.655555, -95.583335
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll to avoid an animal on the runway, which resulted in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ZENAIR
Serial Number
23082
Year Built
2012
Model / ICAO
CH601

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MIKULICHEK RICHARD L
Address
808 MAIN ST W
Status
Deregistered
City
SILVER LAKE
State / Zip Code
MN 55381-6210
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA206