MORRIS BRADLEY D ZENITH STOL CH-701

Hendersonville, NC, March 1, 2026

Event Information

DateMarch 1, 2026
Event TypeACC
LocationHendersonville, NC
CountryUSA
Highest InjuryMINR
NTSB NumberERA26LA133
Event ID20260302202568

Aircraft

MakeMORRIS BRADLEY D
ModelZENITH STOL CH-701
Registration #N123XP
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured0

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.

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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