Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA078
Location
Byron, IL
Event ID
20250116199556
Coordinates
42.198629, -89.290400
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 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.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2012
Model / ICAO
STOL CH750
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
STOL CH750
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MCWETHY WILLIAM R
Address
564 KILGORE RD
City
DIXON
State / Zip Code
IL 61021-8706
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# CEN25LA078