N17SD

Substantial
None

Zenith Aircraft Company STOL CH 750S/N: 75-10113

Summary

On June 11, 2024, a Zenith Aircraft Company STOL CH 750 (N17SD) was involved in an incident near Caney, TX. 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: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing,.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA217. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N17SD.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA217
Location
Caney, TX
Event ID
20240612194445
Coordinates
28.973247, -95.863452
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing,

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ZENITH AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Serial Number
75-10113
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2023
Model / ICAO
STOL CH 750
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
STOL CH 750

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DUFILHO PATRICK
Address
4837 COUNTY ROAD 747A
City
BRAZORIA
State / Zip Code
TX 77422-6844
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# CEN24LA217