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May 5, 2022 · Charles R Kyle Zenith STOL CH 701 · N701VX
Culpepper, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Culpepper, VA
Aircraft
Charles R Kyle Zenith STOL CH 701 (2022)
Tail Number
N701VX
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA222
The pilot reported that he completed two landings uneventfully. During the third approach, the airplane was high, and the pilot attempted to recover the approach while maintaining an airspeed of 60 mph. The airplane developed a high sink rate and landed hard, which resulted in substantial damage to the lower fuselage. During the landing, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane skidded about 50 ft before coming to rest upright on the runway. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he completed two landings uneventfully. During the third approach, the airplane was high, and the pilot attempted to recover the approach while maintaining an airspeed of 60 mph. The airplane developed a high sink rate and landed hard, which resulted in substantial damage to the lower fuselage. During the landing, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane skidded about 50 ft before coming to rest upright on the runway. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:25 EDT
Nearest AirportCulpeper Regional Airport (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCharles R Kyle Zenith STOL CH 701
Tail NumberN701VX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 8 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time09:35
Weather SourceWFAC