# Accident 20240902021349A: Richard L Jones CH-601, Odessa, MO, September 2, 2024

- Type: FAA accident report (Accident/Incident Data System), as reported
- Date: September 2, 2024, 09:30 local time
- Place: Odessa, MO
- Airport: East Kansas City
- Damage: Destroyed
- Phase of flight: Cruise/Level Flight
- Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
- Location: 38.9970° N, 93.9550° W: From the FAA
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.9970&lon=-93.9550&mi=10
- Aircraft: N624RJ, a cancelled registration (https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N624RJ-2024-09-17) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry model: Richard L Jones CH-601 XLB (registry code 05632DX, https://openairdocs.org/model/richard-l-jones-ch-601-xlb) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: Honda VIKING-130 (registry code 33799, https://openairdocs.org/engine/honda-viking-130) (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: RICHARD L JONES CH-601
- People aboard: 2
- Fatal injuries: 0
- Other injuries: 0
- Pilot certificates: Private pilot
- Pilot flight hours: 1,900 total
- NTSB investigation: [NTSB CEN24LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA333) (OpenAirDocs)
- FAA source: FAA Aviation Safety Information Portal (https://asip.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240902021349A

## Narrative

As the FAA filed it, in capitals; the FAA replaces private details with ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^.

DURING THE CRUISE FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT LOST ENGINE POWER. DUE TO AN UNEXPLAINED ENGINE FAILURE, THE PILOT SKILLFULLY EXECUTED AN EMERGENCY LANDING DESPITE THE DIFFICULT CONDITIONS. LEFT WING HIT A TREE AND COMING TO REST IN A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION. THE PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE UNINJURED.

## The NTSB's investigation of this event (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 CEN24LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA333), Sep 2, 2024: Zenith Zodiac CH601 XL (N624RJ), Odessa, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Overheating of the engine coolant for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a precautionary off-airport landing, during which the airplane sustained substantial damage.

## Other reports on N624RJ (1)

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

- [Incident 20130823017979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130823017979I), Aug 23, 2013: Richard L Jones CH-601 XLB (N624RJ), Ozark, MO, Minor damage. During takeoff, soon after rotation and lift off, the pilot noticed the engine cylinder head temperature climbing rapidly. Shortly after the rise in…

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. For accidents, the NTSB's own investigation is the fuller record.

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