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Jan 15, 2025
N749WJ accident at Byron, IL
Zenith STOL CH750 — Loss of engine power (total) at Byron, IL
DateJan 15, 2025
Tail numberN749WJ
AircraftZenith STOL CH750
LocationByron, IL
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN25LA078
Probable cause
The pilot inadvertently moved the ignition key to the off position and broke the key, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
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