N801TPZENITH STOL CH8012020-10-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ZENITH STOL CH801S/N: 4827

Summary

On October 12, 2020, a Zenith STOL CH801 (N801TP) was involved in an incident near Apison, TN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of an incorrectly placarded fuel selector.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA018. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N801TP.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 12, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA018
Location
Apison, TN
Event ID
20201012102131
Coordinates
35.034490, -85.027535
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of an incorrectly placarded fuel selector.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ZENITH
Serial Number
4827
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
STOL CH801
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
ZENITH CH 801

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
READ COLIN L
Address
81 BLAIR RD
City
PLATTSBURGH
State / Zip Code
NY 12901-6902
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA018