N22LZZODIAC CH 650B2025-09-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ZODIAC CH 650BS/N: 65-7560

Summary

On September 07, 2025, a Zodiac CH 650B (N22LZ) was involved in an accident near Sturgis, MI. 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 pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA369. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N22LZ.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 7, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA369
Location
Sturgis, MI
Event ID
20250908200956
Coordinates
41.813288, -85.438961
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ZODIAC
Serial Number
65-7560
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2021
Model / ICAO
CH 650B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
ZODIAC CH 650B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ZEPP LAWRENCE P
Address
67654 MARIAN TRL
City
STURGIS
State / Zip Code
MI 49091-8887
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# CEN25LA369