Summary
On June 27, 2006, a Croke Zenith CH 701 (N701US) was involved in an accident near Brussels, WI. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot not maintaining clearance from the trees during final approach. The trees located along the final approach course were a factor in the accident.
The amateur-built airplane impacted trees while on final approach to the pilot's private airstrip. The pilot reported that he has no memory of the accident. According to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector who responded to the accident site, the airplane impacted a tree situated near the final approach path to the airstrip,
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI06CA171. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N701US.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot not maintaining clearance from the trees during final approach. The trees located along the final approach course were a factor in the accident.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The amateur-built airplane impacted trees while on final approach to the pilot's private airstrip. The pilot reported that he has no memory of the accident. According to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector who responded to the accident site, the airplane impacted a tree situated near the final approach path to the airstrip,
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA171