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July 16, 1996 · Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · N163RA
Beedeville, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Beedeville, AR
Aircraft
Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A
Tail Number
N163RA
Operator
Addington Ag Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA307
The pilot reported that during the morning he had flown '10 to 15 loads' off the 2,542-foot dirt airstrip with 'no problems.' He further reported that 'upon becoming airborne and flying approximately 300 feet, the front wheels touched the rice that was planted across the gravel road (due north) from the airstrip.' Contact with the rice 'caused the loss of airspeed.' The airplane struck a rice field levee, nosed over, and came to rest inverted.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
Full Narrative
On July 16, 1996, at 1200 central daylight time, a Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A, N163RA, registered to and operated by Addington Ag Air under Title 14 CFR Part 137, was substantially damaged during takeoff near Beedeville, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight and a flight plan was not filed. The pilot reported that, during the morning, he had flown "10 to 15 loads" off the 2,542 foot dirt airstrip with "no problems." He further reported that "upon becoming airborne and flying approximately 300 feet, the front wheels touched the rice that was planted across the gravel road (due north) from the airstrip." Contact with the rice "caused the loss of airspeed." The airplane struck a rice field levee, nosed over, and came to rest inverted.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2542 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A
Tail NumberN163RA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAddington Ag Air
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPzl-Kalisz · ASZ-621R · Reciprocating · 980
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind315°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO