# Eaa Chapt 229 ZENAIR CH 601 HD

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05603RQ
- Manufacturer (registry): EAA CHAPT 229
- Model: ZENAIR CH 601 HD
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/eaa-chapt-229-zenair-ch-601-hd

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N229FF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N229FF): [Valade Charles T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALADE%20CHARLES%20T), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), S/N 6-3285

## 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 MIA00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA061), Jan 4, 2000: Eaa Chapter 229 Zenair 601 (N229FF), Kissimmee, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in the airplane going off the side of the runway and colliding with a barricade.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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.

- [Incident 20131205023079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131205023079I), Dec 5, 2013: Eaa Chapt 229 ZENAIR CH 601 HD (N229FF), Atmore, AL, Minor damage. Pilot was flying from foley to Atmore, landing on 18. On touchdown a gust of wind picked the aircraft up and slammed the aircraft back onto the runway.
- [Accident 20000104023489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000104023489A), Jan 4, 2000: Amtr CH601HD (N229FF), Kissimmee, FL, Substantial damage. (-4)The pilot stated he departed on a VFR local flight with a passenger. It became dark and he became disoriented. He saw a city in the distance, thought it…

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Foti William T ZENAIR CH601HD](https://openairdocs.org/model/foti-william-t-zenair-ch601hd): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05615J4
- [Mossman Michael D ZENAIR CH 601 HD](https://openairdocs.org/model/mossman-michael-d-zenair-ch-601-hd): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617QA
- [Gluff Alan D ZENAIR CH601HD](https://openairdocs.org/model/gluff-alan-d-zenair-ch601hd): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056090K
- [Lamb Charles W ZENAIR CH601HD](https://openairdocs.org/model/lamb-charles-w-zenair-ch601hd): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056142Y
- [Roy P J ZENAIR CH 601HD](https://openairdocs.org/model/roy-p-j-zenair-ch-601hd): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05615ZF

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