Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 29, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA303
Location
PUNTA GORDA, FL
Event ID
20200831X81619
Coordinates
26.918888, -81.990837
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
An inadvertent opening of the airplane’s canopy on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2020
Model / ICAO
CH601
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
ZENITH CH 601XL
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
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# ERA20CA303