No fatalities
20 Nov 2025: ZENAIR LTD STOL CH 701 — Shady Cove, OR
On 20 Nov 2025, a ZENAIR LTD STOL CH 701 was involved in an aviation accident near Shady Cove, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper throttle input during an approach, which resulted in a rapid descent, hard landing and runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper throttle input during an approach, which resulted in a rapid descent, hard landing and runway excursion.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotIncorrect use/operation