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May 29, 2021 · Maxson Phil Zodiac CH601XL · N601MX
Winder, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 2021
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Winder, GA
Aircraft
Maxson Phil Zodiac CH601XL (2006)
Tail Number
N601MX
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA236
The pilot was flying with a pilot rated passenger who was becoming familiar with the flight characteristics of the airplane. As they turned final for the runway, the airplane began a rapid descent. The. pilot took control of the airplane and added full power for a go-around; however, he was unable to recover. The airplane subsequently struck an airport light pole, lost directional control, and came to rest inverted in a gravel parking lot, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot stated he did not monitor the developing situation fast enough to recover. He reported that the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Pilot’s inadequate supervision of the pilot rated passenger’s actions, which led to a high descent rate and collision with obstacles.
Full Narrative
The pilot was flying with a pilot rated passenger who was becoming familiar with the flight characteristics of the airplane. As they turned final for the runway, the airplane began a rapid descent. The. pilot took control of the airplane and added full power for a go-around; however, he was unable to recover. The airplane subsequently struck an airport light pole, lost directional control, and came to rest inverted in a gravel parking lot, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot stated he did not monitor the developing situation fast enough to recover. He reported that the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 EDT
Nearest AirportBarrow County (1nm NW)
Runway13/3
Runway Length5202 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaxson Phil Zodiac CH601XL
Tail NumberN601MX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsGeneral Motors · Corvair · Reciprocating · 120
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Third Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 63 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 60
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time11:00
Weather SourcePILO