NONE · ZENITH STOL CH701 · 2019-11-29 · Byron, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR20LA035
Event ID
20191129X00315
Type
Accident
Date
2019-11-29
Location
Byron, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.830276, -121.626113
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
ZENITH
Model
STOL CH701
Registration
N701WJ
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot/builder's improper construction of the cowling, which resulted in inadequate venting of the engine, its overheating, and a partial loss of engine power.