Monday, October 26, 2026

Zenith CH 650B Zodiac, N255DK, accident occurred on October 24, 2026, in Canton, Ohio

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N255DK

- History of Flight:
On October 24, 2026, at about 2034 local time, a privately-registered Zenith CH 650B Zodiac, N255DK, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Canton, Ohio. The commercial pilot and one passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Harry Clever Airport (PHD/KPHD), 
New Philadelphia, Ohio, at 1953, and was destined to Canton Airport (CAK/KCAK), Akron, Ohio.

Preliminary information indicates the airplane experienced a loss of engine power and struck a concrete pole during an emergency landing at the Metallus plant. The airplane was preparing for its approach to KCAK and was descending through 3,000 ft when the loss of power occurred.


- Weather:

METAR KCAK 242351Z 10006KT 10SM FEW250 13/02 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP320 T01280022 10178 20128 53009 $

METAR KCAK 250051Z 10005KT 10SM FEW250 13/02 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP321 T01280017 $

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