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August 16, 1995 · Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · N2065S

Wilmot, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wilmot, AR
Aircraft
Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A
Tail Number
N2065S
Operator
Fredrick J Quandt
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA345

THE ENGINE LOST POWER IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING LIFT OFF FROM A 2,900 FOOT GRASS AIRSTRIP. THE COMMERCIAL PILOT DUMPED THE 500 GALLONS OF CHEMICALS BEING CARRIED IN THE HOPPER PRIOR TO IMPACTING THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST ON ITS BELLY AT THE EDGE OF THE RICE PADDY AT THE END OF THE AIRSTRIP. THE RIGHT WING SUSTAINED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AFTER COLLIDING WITH A WATER WELL UTILIZED TO IRRIGATE THE RICE PADDY. THE REASON FOR THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Full Narrative

On August 16, 1995, at 0930 central daylight time, a WSK PZL Mielec M-18A, N2065S, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Wilmot, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. The aircraft was being operated by Wilmot Aviation Inc., under 14 CFR Part 137 when the accident occurred. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight for which no flight plan was filed. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the engine lost power immediately after lift off from a 2,900 foot grass airstrip. The pilot dumped the 500 gallons of chemicals being carried in the hopper prior to impacting the ground. The right wing sustained structural damage upon collision with a water well motor utilized to irrigate the rice paddy. The airplane came to rest on its belly at the edge of a rice paddy at the end of the airstrip. Examination of the engine by the owner's representative did not disclose any anomalies that would have prevented normal engine operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A
Tail NumberN2065S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFredrick J Quandt
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWsl Pzl · 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
Wind270° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:47
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data