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Aviation accident ANC20LA053

NONE · ZENITH STOL CH701 · 2020-05-31 · Ambler, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC20LA053
Event ID
20200601X54009
Type
Accident
Date
2020-05-31
Location
Ambler, AK, USA
Coordinates
67.039443, -158.82943

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
ZENITH
Model
STOL CH701
Registration
N324WS
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper decision to take off from unsuitable terrain, which resulted in impact with uneven terrain, the subsequent failure of the nosewheel fork, and a nose over.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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