N1611N

Substantial
Minor

McClish B85CS/N: 411

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 22, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN11CA033
Location
New Baden, IL
Event ID
20101025X33022
Coordinates
38.491664, -89.663612
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MCCLISH
Serial Number
411
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
B85C
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
B85C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HISTORIC AIRCRAFT RESTORATION MUSEUM
Address
3127 CREVE COEUR MILL RD
City
SAINT LOUIS
State / Zip Code
MO 63146-2126
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was returning to his home airfield after a local flight. The pilot stated, “My pattern was a little extended so my final approach was longer and brought me in a little low. I increased power then reduced same as I reached the runway threshold. My altitude at the time of my power reduction was below the treeline.” The airplane sustained substantial damage to its left wing when it impacted terrain and came to rest in a plowed field about 100 feet from the end of the runway. The pilot reported that the airplane flew through pockets of turbulence during the approach and that caused the loss of airplane control. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions associated with the airplane during the flight.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA033