# Zenair STOL CH 701

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05606JZ
- Manufacturer (registry): ZENAIR LTD
- Model: STOL CH 701
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/zenair-stol-ch-701

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N43AH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43AH): [Leffler Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEFFLER%20RICHARD%20A), [Prospect, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Prospect), S/N 7-8037

## 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 WPR26LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA049), Nov 20, 2025: Zenair Stol CH 701 (N43AH), Shady Cove, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper throttle input during an approach, which resulted in a rapid descent, hard landing and runway excursion.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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.

- [Accident 20251120017509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251120017509A), Nov 20, 2025: Zenair Ltd STOL CH 701 (N43AH), Shady Cove, OR, Substantial damage. Pilot in command was operating this experimental amateur built airplane for the first time. After initial takeoff, PIC made a short flight in order to attempt…

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Andrew Harold STOL CH 701](https://openairdocs.org/model/andrew-harold-stol-ch-701): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056142I
- [Hacker Charles L STOL CH701](https://openairdocs.org/model/hacker-charles-l-stol-ch701): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056143K
- [Brunner Don STOL CH 701](https://openairdocs.org/model/brunner-don-stol-ch-701): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614LQ
- [Zeagler James R STOL CH701](https://openairdocs.org/model/zeagler-james-r-stol-ch701): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056157G
- [Red Sky STOL CH 701](https://openairdocs.org/model/red-sky-stol-ch-701): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05615BX
- [Nelson Robert E STOL CH 701](https://openairdocs.org/model/nelson-robert-e-stol-ch-701): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05615C0
- [Wright Fred C STOL CH 701](https://openairdocs.org/model/wright-fred-c-stol-ch-701): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561725
- [Myers Winfred STOL CH 701](https://openairdocs.org/model/myers-winfred-stol-ch-701): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05618TO
- [Davis Guy STOL CH 701](https://openairdocs.org/model/davis-guy-stol-ch-701): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561979
- [Ward Mickey STOL CH 701](https://openairdocs.org/model/ward-mickey-stol-ch-701): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619FL
- [Wiech Robert STOL CH 701](https://openairdocs.org/model/wiech-robert-stol-ch-701): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619N9
- [Fosse James M STOL CH 701](https://openairdocs.org/model/fosse-james-m-stol-ch-701): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619VO

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.