Zenair CH601 HDS Hard Landing, Engine Failure, Tatenhill
Summary
The AAIB has published an anniversary statement describing a Zenair CH601 HDS (G-CHZS) hard landing at Tatenhill Airfield, Staffordshire on 22 April 2025. After a normal take-off and initial climb, the aircraft engine began to run roughly; the pilot attempted to return but the aircraft could not reach the runway threshold and made a hard landing on the threshold of Runway 03. The aircraft was damaged beyond economic repair. The investigation has focused on the aircraft's fuel system and is close to completion, with the final report to be published in due course.
“The investigation has focused on the aircraft's fuel system and is close to completion.”
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The AAIB published an anniversary statement recounting a hard landing accident involving a Zenair CH601 HDS (G-CHZS) at Tatenhill Airfield on 22 April 2025. The aircraft experienced engine roughness after take-off, and despite the pilot's attempt to return to the airfield, the aircraft struck the threshold of Runway 03 and was damaged beyond economic repair. The investigation has concentrated on the aircraft's fuel system.
Affected parties include owners and operators of similar light sport aircraft, who should note that fuel system integrity is under scrutiny in this investigation. While the final report is pending, the AAIB's focus on the fuel system may yield safety recommendations relevant to comparable aircraft types.
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Anniversary Statement: Zenair CH601 HDS, G-CHZS
Hard landing after engine failure, Tatenhill Airfield, Staffordshire, 22 April 2025
From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Published 22 April 2026
After a normal take-off and initial climb, the aircraft’s engine began to run roughly. The pilot attempted to return to Tatenhill Airfield but the aircraft struggled to reach the runway threshold. The aircraft made a hard landing on the threshold of Runway 03. The aircraft was damaged beyond economic repair.
The investigation has focused on the aircraft’s fuel system and is close to completion. The final report into this accident will be published in due course.
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