Zenith Zodiac CH601
Rawlins, WY — March 15, 2024
Event Information
| Date | March 15, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA115 |
| Event ID | 20240319193961 |
| Location | Rawlins, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.81000, -107.20000 |
| Airport | Rawlins Municipal/Harvey Field |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Zenith Zodiac |
| Model | CH601 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to see and avoid powerlines during an unstabilized approach, which resulted the airplane landing short of the runway and coming to rest inverted.
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.