DAVID BROWN/U BALLDIN/T MORGAN ZENITH STOL CH701
Arnaudville, LA — June 25, 2023
Event Information
| Date | June 25, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA331 |
| Event ID | 20230728192731 |
| Location | Arnaudville, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.39770, -91.93150 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | DAVID BROWN/U BALLDIN/T MORGAN |
| Model | ZENITH STOL CH701 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed resulting in exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. The low altitude at which the flight was conducted contributed to the outcome.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.