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November 20, 2025 · Zenair STOL CH 701 · N43AH
Shady Cove, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Shady Cove, OR
Aircraft
Zenair STOL CH 701 (1998)
Tail Number
N43AH
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR26LA049
The pilot reported that he was performing a test flight in his experimental amateur-built airplane to determine the appropriate power setting for approach. During an approach to land after 5 consecutive go-arounds, he reduced all engine power, which resulted in a rapid descent and hard landing. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the dirt strip and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the empennage, wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper throttle input during an approach, which resulted in a rapid descent, hard landing and runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was performing a test flight in his experimental amateur-built airplane to determine the appropriate power setting for approach. During an approach to land after 5 consecutive go-arounds, he reduced all engine power, which resulted in a rapid descent and hard landing. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the dirt strip and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the empennage, wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PST
Nearest AirportShady Cove Airpark (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftZenair STOL CH 701
Tail NumberN43AH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 UL · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 39 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time13:00
Weather SourceWFAC