Anniversary Statement: Zenair CH601 HDS, G-CHZS
Hard landing after engine failure, Tatenhill Airfield, Staffordshire, 22 April 2025 Anniversary Statement: Zenair CH601 HDS, G-CHZS 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...
