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January 15, 2025 · Zenith STOL CH750 · N749WJ
Byron, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 15, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Byron, IL
Aircraft
Zenith STOL CH750 (2012)
Tail Number
N749WJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA078
The pilot reported that while in cruise flight, he noticed that his heavy keychain was pulling the key out of the ignition switch. He reached down to push the key back in, but inadvertently moved the key to the off position due to the thick glove on his hand, which resulted in a loss of engine power. When he attempted to reinsert the key and restart the engine, the key broke inside the ignition switch. He was unable to use the broken key to restart the engine. During the forced landing, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no other mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot inadvertently moved the ignition key to the off position and broke the key, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while in cruise flight, he noticed that his heavy keychain was pulling the key out of the ignition switch. He reached down to push the key back in, but inadvertently moved the key to the off position due to the thick glove on his hand, which resulted in a loss of engine power. When he attempted to reinsert the key and restart the engine, the key broke inside the ignition switch. He was unable to use the broken key to restart the engine. During the forced landing, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no other mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftZenith STOL CH750
Tail NumberN749WJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsUl Power · 350i · Reciprocating · 118
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 F / 1 F
Altimeter30.42 inHg
Observation Time10:54
Weather SourceWFAC