N601MXMAXSON PHIL ZODIAC CH601XL2021-05-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

MAXSON PHIL ZODIAC CH601XLS/N: 6-4025

Summary

On May 29, 2021, a Maxson Phil ZODIAC CH601XL (N601MX) was involved in an accident near Winder, GA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: Pilot’s inadequate supervision of the pilot rated passenger’s actions, which led to a high descent rate and collision with obstacles.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA236. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N601MX.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 29, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA236
Location
Winder, GA
Event ID
20210601103172
Coordinates
33.982690, -83.667217
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

Pilot’s inadequate supervision of the pilot rated passenger’s actions, which led to a high descent rate and collision with obstacles.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAXSON PHIL
Serial Number
6-4025
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
ZODIAC CH601XL
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
ZODIAC CH601XL

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HAND TERRY L
Address
1750 AUTUMN PARK
City
STATHAM
State / Zip Code
GA 30666-3636
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# ERA21LA236