ZENITH CH601
PUNTA GORDA, FL, August 29, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 29, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | PUNTA GORDA, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.91889, -81.99084 |
| Airport | Punta Gorda |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA303 |
| Event ID | 20200831X81619 |
Aircraft
| Make | ZENITH |
| Model | CH601 |
| Registration # | N354DM |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An inadvertent opening of the airplane’s canopy on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.