# N144AC: 2006 Loehr Thomas H ZENITH STOL CH701

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Loehr Thomas H ZENITH STOL CH701](https://openairdocs.org/model/loehr-thomas-h-zenith-stol-ch701) (registry code 056211K, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 74461
- Year built: 2006
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Zenith Acft Co STOL CH 701
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: September 12, 2006
- Certificate issued: October 14, 2026
- Expires: October 31, 2033
- Mode S code: A0B18F
- Registered owner: [Shirk Daniel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHIRK%20DANIEL%20L)
- Location: [Barnett, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Barnett)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 38.4023° N, 92.7103° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 65011, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=144AC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144AC

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Loehr Thomas H ZENITH STOL CH701)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN10LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA171), Mar 22, 2010: Loehr Thomas H Zenith Stol CH701 (N144AC), Eldon, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine thrust during takeoff due to the failure of the engine-to-propeller drive belts as a result of improper belt tension. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's…

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20140425005199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140425005199I), Apr 25, 2014: Loehr Thomas H ZENITH STOL CH701 (N144AC), Versailles, MO, Minor damage. The engine RPM increased abruptly and the propeller ceased operation on a flight from H79 to 3VS at cruise speed and altitude. The pilot executed a forced…
- [Accident 20100322030589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100322030589A), Mar 22, 2010: Loehr Thoma ZENITH STOL (N144AC), Eldon, MO, Substantial damage. The pilot stated he taxied to runway 36, checked engine operation, began take-off, and climbed to around 300 feet AGL. He stated the engine then revved with…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Loehr Thomas H ZENITH STOL CH701 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/loehr-thomas-h-zenith-stol-ch701/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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