Preliminary 1 minor Dec 31, 2025

N401MS accident at Carbondale, IL

Pitts S1S — Loss of engine power (total) at MDH (Carbondale, IL)

DateDec 31, 2025
Tail numberN401MS
AircraftPitts S1S · Pitts S-1 Special · PTS1
LocationMDH — Carbondale, IL
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseCEN26LA074

Report summary

Loss of engine power (total) during approach Injuries: 1 minor. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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