Sunday, January 04, 2026

Pitts S-1 Special, N401MS, accident occurred on December 31, 2025, at Southern Illinois Airport (MDH/KMDH), Carbondale/Murphysboro, Illinois

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N401MS

- History of Flight:
On December 31, 2025, at about 1610 local time, a Pitts S-1 Special, N401MS, "Registration Pending", sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Southern Illinois Airport (MDH/KMDH), Carbondale/Murphysboro, Illinois. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The local flight originated from KMDH.

According to the FAA: "Aircraft engine failed on climb out from a low approach and crashed near the approach end of the runway."

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