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April 13, 1992 · Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A Dromader M-18A DROM · N41891
Rockford, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rockford, WA
Aircraft
Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A Dromader M-18A DROM
Tail Number
N41891
Operator
A-1 Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA92LA219
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS WAS THE FIRST FLIGHT FOR THE PILOT IN THIS TYPE OF AIRPLANE. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE POSITIONING FLIGHT, PRIOR TO TAKEOFF, THE PILOT DID NOT CORRECTLY SET THE RUDDER TRIM. DURING THE TAKEOFF, AS THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE, IT DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NARROW AIRSTRIP. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, WHICH SETTLED BACK TO THE GROUND AND THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A FENCE POST.
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER USE OF RUDDER TRIM AND POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED AND LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS WAS THE FIRST FLIGHT FOR THE PILOT IN THIS TYPE OF AIRPLANE. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE POSITIONING FLIGHT, PRIOR TO TAKEOFF, THE PILOT DID NOT CORRECTLY SET THE RUDDER TRIM. DURING THE TAKEOFF, AS THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE, IT DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NARROW AIRSTRIP. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, WHICH SETTLED BACK TO THE GROUND AND THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A FENCE POST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A Dromader M-18A DROM
Tail NumberN41891
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorA-1 Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPzl-Kalisz · ASZ-621R-M18 · Reciprocating · 986
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT