# N601EZ: 2004 Mcfarland Larry C ZENITH 601 HDS

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Mcfarland Larry C ZENITH 601 HDS](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcfarland-larry-c-zenith-601-hds) (registry code 05615XG, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 6-4117
- Year built: 2004
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: May 7, 2026
- Certificate issued: November 8, 2022
- Expires: November 30, 2029
- Mode S code: A7CB72
- Registered owner: [Casto Donald E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASTO%20DONALD%20E)
- Location: [Point Pleasant, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Point%20Pleasant)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 38.8633° N, 82.0674° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 25550, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=601EZ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601EZ

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Mcfarland Larry C ZENITH 601 HDS)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA26LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA303), Aug 15, 2026: Mcfarland Larry C Zenith 601 HDS (N601EZ), Ripley Landing, WV, substantial damage, investigation ongoing

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20260815009439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260815009439A), Aug 15, 2026: Mcfarland Larry C ZENITH 601 HDS (N601EZ), Ravenswood, WV, Substantial damage. Aircraft took off from Jackson County (I18) on 8/16/2026 around 1300 local time. Aircraft turned downwind in pattern and lost ignition as stated by the pilot.…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Mcfarland Larry C ZENITH 601 HDS aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcfarland-larry-c-zenith-601-hds/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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