N601KS — 2007 Smith Kenneth R ZODIAC 601XL

Aircraft record

Serial number

6-5930

Manufacturer

Smith Kenneth R

Model

ZODIAC 601XL

Year

2007

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

Ama/expr Unknown Eng

Registration

Deregistered

View the FAA registry record for N601KS →

Accident & incident history

1. WPR22FA048Nov 23, 2021Temecula, CAFatal · 1 fatal

   The failure of the airplane’s canopy latch system, which resulted in the canopy opening in flight and a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a secondary canopy latch as recommended by the kit manufacturer.

2. LAX08LA056Feb 1, 2008Murrieta, CANo injuries

   A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which was induced by the electrical system lacking sufficient power to run all of the electrical devices on the airplane and the electrical fuel pump.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2007 Smith Kenneth R ZODIAC 601XL).

1. Jun 28, 2023deregistered — Smith Kenneth R

Frequently asked

Has N601KS been in an accident?

Yes. N601KS appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N601KS?

N601KS is a 2007 Smith Kenneth R ZODIAC 601XL (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 6-5930.

Has N601KS been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N601KS (WPR22FA048) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.