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March 27, 2015 · David Shell Zenith CH701 · N701VZ
Fairfield, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fairfield, UT
Aircraft
David Shell Zenith CH701 (2012)
Tail Number
N701VZ
Operator
Zenith Aftv
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA024
The pilot stated he thought he smelled smoke in the cockpit while en route to his destination. During a precautionary landing on a dirt road, the pilot stated he encountered a "dust devil" as the airplane touched down, and the airplane veered into a ditch. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. Winds in the area were reported light and variable. The pilot holds a repairman certificate for the airplane; he reported a post-accident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have resulted in abnormal operation of the airplane. He did not find anything related to the smell of the smoke.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he thought he smelled smoke in the cockpit while en route to his destination. During a precautionary landing on a dirt road, the pilot stated he encountered a "dust devil" as the airplane touched down, and the airplane veered into a ditch. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. Winds in the area were reported light and variable. The pilot holds a repairman certificate for the airplane; he reported a post-accident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have resulted in abnormal operation of the airplane. He did not find anything related to the smell of the smoke.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MDT
Nearest AirportWest Desert Airpark (9nm S)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDavid Shell Zenith CH701
Tail NumberN701VZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorZenith Aftv
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 32 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time18:47
Weather SourceWFAC