N905KMMOSSMAN MICHAEL D ZENAIR CH 601 HD2022-09-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MOSSMAN MICHAEL D ZENAIR CH 601 HDS/N: 6-3795

Summary

On September 20, 2022, a Mossman Michael D ZENAIR CH 601 HD (N905KM) was involved in an incident near Lebanon, IN. 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 loss of lateral/bank control during takeoff due to the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known fuel imbalance.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA426. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N905KM.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA426
Location
Lebanon, IN
Event ID
20220920105975
Coordinates
40.007326, -86.440646
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of lateral/bank control during takeoff due to the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known fuel imbalance.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOSSMAN MICHAEL D
Serial Number
6-3795
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
ZENAIR CH 601 HD
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
ZENAIR CH 601 HD

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MOSSMAN MICHAEL D
Address
2655 ELIZAVILLE RD
City
LEBANON
State / Zip Code
IN 46052-1282
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# CEN22LA426