Accident Details
Date
Sunday, March 1, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA133
Location
Hendersonville, NC
Event ID
20260302202568
Coordinates
35.306113, -82.434034
Nearest Airport
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 directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
ZENITH STOL CH-701
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
ZENITH STOL CH-701
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BROWN TRAVIS E
Address
71 ALEXANDER RD
City
ALEXANDER
State / Zip Code
NC 28701-8110
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# ERA26LA133