# NTSB Accident CEN10LA171
> **LOEHR THOMAS H ZENITH STOL CH701** · 2010-03-22 · Eldon, MO, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN10LA171
- **Event ID:** 20100323X31946
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2010-03-22
- **Location:** Eldon, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.360553, -92.571388
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** LOEHR THOMAS H
- **Model:** ZENITH STOL CH701
- **Registration:** N144AC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A loss of engine thrust during takeoff due to the failure of the engine-to-propeller drive belts as a result of improper belt tension.  Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's improper preflight inspection.

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