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June 16, 1995 · Wsk Pzl Mielec M18 · N2177Q

Cherry Valley, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cherry Valley, AR
Aircraft
Wsk Pzl Mielec M18
Tail Number
N2177Q
Operator
Cartillar Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA248

UPON COMPLETION OF APPLYING FERTILIZER TO A FIELD, THE AGRICULTURAL AIRPLANE LOST POWER AND MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A WHEAT FIELD. DURING THE EMERGENCY DESCENT THE PILOT MANEUVERED THE AIRPLANE TO CLEAR POWER LINES. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE 'RAN OUT OF FUEL' AND LOST POWER.

NTSB Probable Cause

FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

Full Narrative

On June 16, 1995, at 0830 central daylight time, a Melex M18, N2177Q, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of power near Cherry Valley, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. The agricultural airplane, owned and operated by Cartillar Flying Service, was being operated under Title 14 CFR Part 137 when the accident occurred. The aerial application flight originated at a local airstrip approximately 0730 CDT and was applying fertilizer to a nearby field. A flight plan was not filed and visual meteorological conditioned prevailed. The pilot reported, that after he completed applying fertilizer to a field, the airplane "ran out of fuel" and lost power. During the ensuing emergency descent he maneuvered the airplane to clear power lines and was forced to land in a wheat field. During the landing, the airplane "spun around" and the wings were structurally damaged. The pilot further reported that he had last fueled the airplane on the previous day.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWsk Pzl Mielec M18
Tail NumberN2177Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCartillar Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPzl-Kalisz · PZL-3S · Reciprocating · 967
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 2 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data