Loss of control Accident Zenith STOL CH 750 N80XY,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 291352
 
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Date:Tuesday 7 June 2016
Time:17:45 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic CH75 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Zenith STOL CH 750
Owner/operator:Dbn 750 Stol LLC.
Registration: N80XY
MSN: 75-8400
Year of manufacture:2014
Total airframe hrs:96 hours
Engine model:Continental O-200A
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Manning, South Carolina -   United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Dublin Municipal Airport, GA (DBN/KDBN)
Destination airport:Manning-Santee Cooper Regional Airport, SC (KMNI)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot reported that during landing, as he initiated the flare the airplane began to drift to the left and the left wing dropped. The pilot further reported that he applied full throttle and attempted a "go-around" but was unsuccessful, the left wing impacted the airport perimeter fence and trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.

According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport, revealed that, about 10 minutes before the accident the wind was 290 degrees true at 8 knots. A further review revealed that, about 10 minutes after the accident the wind was 240 degrees true at 5 knots. The airplane landed on runway 02.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an impact with a fence and trees.

Accident investigation:
cover
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: GAA16CA291
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 3 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB GAA16CA291

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Revision history:

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