N750JDMuse STOL CH 7502020-10-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Muse STOL CH 750S/N: 75-8735

Summary

On October 14, 2020, a Muse STOL CH 750 (N750JD) was involved in an accident near Sewanee, TN. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft during the initial climb, which resulted in an impact with trees.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA027. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N750JD.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA027
Location
Sewanee, TN
Event ID
20201020102168
Coordinates
35.208012, -85.893250
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft during the initial climb, which resulted in an impact with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MUSE
Serial Number
75-8735
Model / ICAO
STOL CH 750

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MUSE DAVID A
Address
5127 NEELY FERRY RD
Status
Deregistered
City
LAURENS
State / Zip Code
SC 29360-7124
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# ERA21LA027