ZENAIR LTD STOL CH 701
Shady Cove, OR — November 20, 2025
Event Information
| Date | November 20, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA049 |
| Event ID | 20251124202039 |
| Location | Shady Cove, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.60872, -122.82943 |
| Airport | Shady Cove Airpark |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | ZENAIR LTD |
| Model | STOL CH 701 |
| 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 |
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.