Pilot Debrief

McClish B85C near New Baden, IL — 2010-10-22

Final reportCEN11CA033
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Date
2010-10-22
Location
New Baden, IL, USA
Airport
6LL6
Aircraft
McClish B85C
Registration
N1611N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot was returning to his home airfield after a local flight. The pilot stated that the final approach to the runway was a little longer than normal and thus the airplane was at a lower altitude. As the airplane approached the runway threshold he reduced the engine power. The airplane touched down in a plowed field about 100 feet from the end of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot opined that the loss of control was a result of the airplane encountering turbulence on the approach. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions associated with the airplane during the flight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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