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Accident quick facts
Accident date
2026-07-24
Local time
19:30
Location
Near Lawton, Woodbury County, Iowa
Aircraft
Zenith CH-64 homebuilt airplane
People on board
1
Report status
Investigation Ongoing
What happened
On the evening of July 24, 2026, a Zenith CH-64 homebuilt airplane crashed near Lawton in Woodbury County, Iowa. The crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. local time. Only the pilot was onboard the aircraft at the time of the accident.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft involved was a Zenith CH-64, a fixed-wing homebuilt airplane. No further details about the flight’s origin or destination have been released.
Emergency response
Emergency services responded to the crash site. Details about injuries or the condition of the pilot have not been disclosed publicly.
Investigation status
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash. The NTSB is leading the investigation and will provide updates as they become available.
What officials and reports have confirmed
A Zenith CH-64 homebuilt airplane crashed near Lawton, Iowa on July 24, 2026. [1]
The crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. local time. [1]
Zenith CH 64 is not a helicopter. It is a low wing, all metal tri-gear that usually has an 0-360 powering it.