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June 10, 2005 · Grimes SNS-9 · N143WW
Niles, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 10, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Niles, MI
Aircraft
Grimes SNS-9
Tail Number
N143WW
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI05CA139
The airplane was damaged when it impacted the ground during landing at a private airstrip. The pilot stated, "Got slow on short final. Plane mushed. I added power, but plane stalled and crashed on end of runway." The pilot listed no mechanical failures of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which led to the inadvertent stall/mush, and subsequent impact with the ground.
Full Narrative
On June 10, about 1515 eastern daylight time, an amateur-built Grimes model SNS-9, N143WW, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage when it impacted the ground during landing at a private airstrip near Niles, Michigan. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The pilot received minor injuries. The flight originated from a private airstrip near Walkerton, Indiana, about 20 minutes prior to the accident. In a written statement, the pilot stated, "Got slow on short final. Plane mushed. I added power, but plane stalled and crashed on end of runway." The pilot listed no mechanical failures of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrimes SNS-9
Tail NumberN143WW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 22A · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0