ZENAIR LTD STOL CH 701

Shady Cove, OR — November 20, 2025

Event Information

DateNovember 20, 2025
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR26LA049
Event ID20251124202039
LocationShady Cove, OR
CountryUSA
Coordinates42.60872, -122.82943
AirportShady Cove Airpark
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeZENAIR LTD
ModelSTOL CH 701
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper throttle input during an approach, which resulted in a rapid descent, hard landing and runway excursion.

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.

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