Accident · 2019-11-29
What the record says
- Event date
- 2019-11-29
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- ZENITH STOL CH701 (N701WJ)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot/builder's improper construction of the cowling, which resulted in inadequate venting of the engine, its overheating, and a partial loss of engine power.
Source: NTSB case WPR20LA035Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | None | 56 | Class 3 (2019-07-11) | 339 total · 87 in this make/model · 297 as PIC · 36 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.