NONE · ZENITH STOL CH750 · 2025-01-15 · Byron, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN25LA078
Event ID
20250116199556
Type
Accident
Date
2025-01-15
Location
Byron, IL, USA
Coordinates
42.198629, -89.2904
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
ZENITH
Model
STOL CH750
Registration
N749WJ
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
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.