N237FCZENITH STOL CH7012025-07-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ZENITH STOL CH701S/N: 7-5255

Summary

On July 17, 2025, a Zenith STOL CH701 (N237FC) was involved in an incident near Blaine, MN. All 2 people 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 failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA258. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N237FC.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 17, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA258
Location
Blaine, MN
Event ID
20250717200565
Coordinates
45.144889, -93.210194
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ZENITH
Serial Number
7-5255
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2023
Model / ICAO
STOL CH701
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
STOL CH 701

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
237TH AERO SQUADRON
Address
17924 73RD PL N
City
MAPLE GROVE
State / Zip Code
MN 55311-4625
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# CEN25LA258