N581SL — 2013 Maarten H Versteeg ZENITH 601XL(B)
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N581SL appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 6-6484-001
- Manufacturer
- Maarten H Versteeg
- Model
- ZENITH 601XL(B)
- Year
- 2013
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Jabiru 3300a
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the canopy opened on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly secure the canopy latch before takeoff.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2013 Maarten H Versteeg ZENITH 601XL(B)).
- Dec 24, 2014deregistered — Versteeg Maarten H
Frequently asked
- Has N581SL been in an accident?
- Yes. N581SL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
- What kind of aircraft is N581SL?
- N581SL is a 2013 Maarten H Versteeg ZENITH 601XL(B) (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 6-6484-001.
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