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June 25, 2023 · David Brown/U Balldin/T Morgan Zenith STOL CH701 · N1836E
Arnaudville, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 2023
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Arnaudville, LA
Aircraft
David Brown/U Balldin/T Morgan Zenith STOL CH701 (2015)
Tail Number
N1836E
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA331
The non-certificated pilot reported that he was flying low and slow over a field looking for a model airplane that he had lost the day before. He was returning to his private airstrip, flying low and slow over trees, when the airplane stalled. Before he could recover from the aerodynamic stall the landing gear contacted the trees, and the airplane fell to the ground. He reported that there were no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane and that the accident was all pilot error. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed resulting in exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. The low altitude at which the flight was conducted contributed to the outcome.
Full Narrative
The non-certificated pilot reported that he was flying low and slow over a field looking for a model airplane that he had lost the day before. He was returning to his private airstrip, flying low and slow over trees, when the airplane stalled. Before he could recover from the aerodynamic stall the landing gear contacted the trees, and the airplane fell to the ground. He reported that there were no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane and that the accident was all pilot error. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDavid Brown/U Balldin/T Morgan Zenith STOL CH701
Tail NumberN1836E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 2200A · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC