No fatalities
31 May 2020: Zenair CH601 HD — Worthington, MN
On 31 May 2020, a Zenair CH601 HD was involved in an aviation accident near Worthington, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll to avoid an animal on the runway, which resulted in a ground loop. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll to avoid an animal on the runway, which resulted in a ground loop.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot