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June 17, 1996 · Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18 · N6210Z

Prescott, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Prescott, AR
Aircraft
Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18
Tail Number
N6210Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA260

The pilot reported that immediately after liftoff the engine 'lost power' and the 'airplane stalled back to the ground.' The aircraft overran the departure end of the runway and continued down an embankment where the landing gear separated from the fuselage. Postcrash examination of the engine revealed the presence of non-approved fuel.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power due to improper fuel. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On June 17, 1996, at 1000 central daylight time, a WSK PZL Mielec M-18, N6210Z, registered to and operated by Ag Air Service of Hughes, Arkansas, under Title 14 CFR Part 137, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Prescott, Arkansas. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial application flight that was originating at the time of the accident. No flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that immediately after liftoff the engine "lost power" and the "airplane stalled back to the ground." The pilot further reported that the aircraft overran the departure end of the runway and continued down an embankment where the landing gear was separated from the fuselage. The aircraft's fuselage and both wings were subsequently structurally damaged before coming to rest in a field. Post-crash examination of the engine, by an FAA inspector, revealed the presence of none approved fuel.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWsk Pzl Mielec M-18
Tail NumberN6210Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWsk Pzl Miele · ASZ-62IR · Reciprocating · 986
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data