# NTSB Accident WPR22FA048
> **ZENITH Zodiac CH601XL** · 2021-11-23 · Temecula, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR22FA048
- **Event ID:** 20211123104310
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2021-11-23
- **Location:** Temecula, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.548991, -117.09208
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ZENITH
- **Model:** Zodiac CH601XL
- **Registration:** N601KS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the airplane’s canopy latch system, which resulted in the canopy opening in flight and a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a secondary canopy latch as recommended by the kit manufacturer.

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