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July 10, 1995 · Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18 Dromader M-18 Droma · N210H

De Witt, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
De Witt, AR
Aircraft
Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18 Dromader M-18 Droma
Tail Number
N210H
Operator
Bullock Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA290

FOLLOWING A 'NORMAL' LIFTOFF, THE PILOT 'STARTED TO TURN TOWARD FIELD, AIRCRAFT SETTLED' AND COLLIDED WITH MACHINERY AT THE END OF THE 2,600 FOOT AIRSTRIP. A REVIEW OF AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE DATA INDICATED THE AIRPLANE WAS NOT OVER GROSS WEIGHT AND ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS REQUIRED A TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL DISTANCE OF 750 FEET. NO ENGINE OR AIRFRAME DISCREPANCIES WERE REPORTED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND THE RESULTING INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH.

Full Narrative

On July 10, 1995, at 1704 central daylight time, a WSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader, N210H, collided with machinery during takeoff near De Witt, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. No flight plan was filed for the aerial application flight conducted by Bullock Flying Service under Title 14 CFR Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight which was originating when the accident occurred. According to the pilot, after a "normal" liftoff, he "started to turn toward field, [and the] aircraft settled." Subsequently, the airplane's left main landing gear "struck [a] barrel and power unit" at the end of the 2,600 foot airstrip. The pilot reported the airplane then "turned sideways knocking out other gear" and came to rest "100 yards from end of runway." Both main landing gear were torn from the airplane and the fuselage and horizontal stabilizer were deformed. The operator reported the airplane was loaded with approximately 3,000 pounds of dry fertilizer. Based on a temperature of 94 degrees and a pressure altitude of 1,000 feet, the density altitude was calculated at 3,500 feet. Using this data, a review of the performance charts in the aircraft flight manual indicated the airplane was within the prescribed limit for gross weight and required a takeoff ground roll distance of 750 feet. There were no reports of any engine or airframe discrepancies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:04 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Runway Length2600 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWsk Pzl Mielec M-18 Dromader M-18 Droma
Tail NumberN210H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBullock Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPzl-Kalisz · ASZ62-IR-M18 · Reciprocating · 967
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 1 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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