ZENITH STOL CH750
Byron, IL, January 15, 2025
Event Information
| Date | January 15, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Byron, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.19863, -89.29040 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA078 |
| Event ID | 20250116199556 |
Aircraft
| Make | ZENITH |
| Model | STOL CH750 |
| Registration # | N749WJ |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot inadvertently moved the ignition key to the off position and broke the key, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
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.