Pilot Debrief

Zenith CH601 near Cabool, MO — 2020-02-29

Final reportCEN20LA107
Sign in to save
Date
2020-02-29
Location
Cabool, MO, USA
Airport
TVB
Aircraft
Zenith CH601
Registration
N601ND
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 1 cylinder piston for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the personal flight stated that, after departure, the cockpit filled with smoke and the airplane then experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot attempted to return to the departure airport but landed in a field short of the airport runway; the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed the No. 1 piston was broken in two pieces, and the piston crank link was bent. The reason for the failures was unknown.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • Photos
  • 4 docket documents
View NTSB final reportView NTSB docket

Docket documents4

Related mishaps