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October 29, 2005 · Mcclintock Glasair SH-2 · N165WM

Port Huron, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Port Huron, MI
Aircraft
Mcclintock Glasair SH-2
Tail Number
N165WM
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI06LA023

The experimental amateur-built airplane was destroyed on impact with terrain while landing. A post impact fire occurred. A Sheriff's interview stated, "When asked if there was some sort of equipment malfunction or if he knew what the cause of the accident was, [the pilot] stated it was not an equipment malfunction, that he has had a new propeller installed that has a lower pitch, therefore he had to up the RPM'S for the landing and at that point lost control and hit the ground and rolled."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot not maintaining airplane control during landing.

Full Narrative

On October 29, 2005, about 1320 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built McClintock Glasair SH-2, N165WM, piloted by a private pilot, was destroyed on impact with terrain while landing at the St. Clair County International Airport, near Port Huron, Michigan. A post impact fire occurred. The personal flight was operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No flight plan was on file. The pilot sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized. The local flight originated at time unknown. A witness stated: When I came out of the hanger I saw the plane coming down with the wings horizontal to the ground with the left wing pointing down. The left wing hit the ground first forcing the plane to nose dive, when the front end hit the ground the plane flattened out and landed on its bottom, then slid about 100 ft and started on fire. A St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputy interviewed the pilot after the accident. The record of interview, in part, stated: In speaking with him briefly, [the pilot] was only able to say that he was involved in an accident while landing. When asked if there was some sort of equipment malfunction or if he knew what the cause of the accident was, he stated it was not an equipment malfunction, that he has had a new propeller installed and has a lower pitch, therefore he had to up the RPM'S for the landing and at that point lost control and hit the ground and rolled. He was unable to provide anymore information reference the crash besides that information.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 EDT
Nearest AirportSt Clair County Intl (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMcclintock Glasair SH-2
Tail NumberN165WM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 30 C
Altimeter30.36 inHg
Observation Time17:14
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data