McClish B85C
New Baden, IL — October 22, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 22, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA033 |
| Event ID | 20101025X33022 |
| Location | New Baden, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.49166, -89.66361 |
| Airport | Fischer's RLA Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | McClish |
| Model | B85C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
Full Narrative
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.