Amateur-built CH701 accident near Huntington, Pennsylvania, July 8, 2007
On July 8, 2007 at about 7:45 pm local time, a amateur-built CH701, registered N7654Z, was substantially damaged in an accident near Huntington, Pennsylvania (Cairnwood airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 8, 2007 · about 7:45 pm local time
- Place
- Huntington, Pennsylvania · Cairnwood · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built CH701
- Registration
- N7654Z · registry record · serial 7-1576
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The 5,450 private pilot, with approximately 45 hours in the same make and model, experienced a partial loss of engine power after leveling off at pattern altitude. The pilot descended with partial power and elected to make an emergency landing to a field. The homebuilt airplane impacted trees short of the field selected. The airplane came to rest in the upright position and the pilot was able to exit the airplane unassisted. An examination of the airframe and engine was performed. No anomalies were found with the engine that could have prevented normal engine operation. The reason for the reported loss of engine power could not be determined.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land; single-engine sea; instrument: airplane; rotorcraft: helicopter
- Flight time: 5,450 hours in all; 45 in this make and model; 34 in the last 90 days; 2 in the last 30 days; 5,027 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: July 1, 2006
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: rgt
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Rotax 912 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: PA64 Huntington Vall PA
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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