N538CJ — 2007 Zenith Aircraft Co ZODIAC 601XL
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N538CJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 6-6528
- Manufacturer
- Zenith Aircraft Co
- Model
- ZODIAC 601XL
- Year
- 2007
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Jabiru 3300
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The in-flight separation of both wings due to aileron flutter. The aileron flutter was the result of inadequate wing stiffness and strength and the lack of aileron counterbalances.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2007 Zenith Aircraft Co ZODIAC 601XL).
- Sep 30, 2013deregistered — Cummings Charles
Frequently asked
- Has N538CJ been in an accident?
- Yes. N538CJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
- What kind of aircraft is N538CJ?
- N538CJ is a 2007 Zenith Aircraft Co ZODIAC 601XL (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 6-6528.
- Has N538CJ been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N538CJ (CEN10FA042) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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