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August 27, 1994 · Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A Dromader M-18A DROM · N148RA
Wheatley, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wheatley, AR
Aircraft
Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A Dromader M-18A DROM
Tail Number
N148RA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA281
FOLLOWING A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE TO A BEAN FIELD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE BEAN PLANTS PILED UP IN FRONT OF THE WHEEL AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER TO THE INVERTED POSITION. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OCCURRED TO THE LEFT WING, HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, AND RUDDER. AN INSPECTION DISCLOSED THAT THE # 5 CYLINDER HEAD WAS CRACKED. CAUSE OF THE CRACK WAS UNDETERMINED.
NTSB Probable Cause
TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A CRACKED CYLINDER. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
On August 27, 1994, at 1030 central daylight time, a Mielec M-18A Dromader, was substantially damaged while maneuvering near Wheatley, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight. The pilot reported that while applying sodium chlorate to a rice field the engine lost power. During the landing roll in a bean field the plants piled up in front of the wheels and the airplane nosed over to the inverted position. Structural damaged occurred to the left wing, horizontal stabilizer, and rudder. Examination of the engine by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector disclosed that the number 5 cylinder head was cracked. The cause of the crack was not determined.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A Dromader M-18A DROM
Tail NumberN148RA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPzl-Warszana · ASZ-621R-M18 · Reciprocating · 986
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO