# Zenith ZODIAC 601 XL

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 059006S
- Manufacturer (registry): ZENITH AIRCRAFT COMPANY
- Model: ZODIAC 601 XL
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Light sport
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/zenith-zodiac-601-xl

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

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 DFW07LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA102), May 2, 2007: Walker Zenith Zodiac 601 XL (N10028), Canadian, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper pre-flight planning and decision to depart into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent in-flight break up.
- [NTSB LAX06LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA105), Feb 8, 2006: Hooker Zodiac 601XL (N105RH), Oakdale, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the structural failure of the wings for undetermined reasons.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Zenith ZODIAC 601XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/zenith-zodiac-601xl): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 059015Y
- [Zenith Acft ZODIAC 601 XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/zenith-acft-zodiac-601-xl): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 0561782
- [Sigman Michael O ZODIAC 601XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/sigman-michael-o-zodiac-601xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05615PD
- [Simmons Gary ZODIAC 601 XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/simmons-gary-zodiac-601-xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05615UP
- [Blair Heath J ZODIAC 601XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/blair-heath-j-zodiac-601xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056177A
- [Graziano Anthony G ZODIAC 601 XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/graziano-anthony-g-zodiac-601-xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05618IT
- [Young Albert B ZODIAC 601XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/young-albert-b-zodiac-601xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05618RG
- [Carlson Robert L ZODIAC 601XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/carlson-robert-l-zodiac-601xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619IX
- [Ray Gary Allen ZODIAC 601XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/ray-gary-allen-zodiac-601xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619J2
- [Peterson Gary ZODIAC 601XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/peterson-gary-zodiac-601xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619JN
- [Mink James ZODIAC 601 XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/mink-james-zodiac-601-xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619K7
- [Mulloy Charles ZODIAC 601XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/mulloy-charles-zodiac-601xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619S1

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