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June 23, 1992 · Wsk Pzl Mielec M18 · N90135
Norton, KS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Norton, KS
Aircraft
Wsk Pzl Mielec M18
Tail Number
N90135
Operator
Delvis Miller
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92DCQ04
THE PILOT OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE STATED THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO SETTLE TOWARD THE GROUND AS HE LINED UP ON FINAL FOR A AERIAL APPLICATION SPRAY RUN. THE PILOT ADDED ALL AVAILABLE POWER BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE DESCENT AND LEVEL OFF. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A TERRACE AND REBOUNDED INTO THE AIR. THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO SETTLE AGAIN. THE PILOT JETTISONED HIS LOAD OF CHEMICAL JUST BEFORE COLLIDING WITH ANOTHER TERRACE AND A FENCE.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO LEVEL OFF WHILE PERFORMING AERIAL APPLICATION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE STATED THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO SETTLE TOWARD THE GROUND AS HE LINED UP ON FINAL FOR A AERIAL APPLICATION SPRAY RUN. THE PILOT ADDED ALL AVAILABLE POWER BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE DESCENT AND LEVEL OFF. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A TERRACE AND REBOUNDED INTO THE AIR. THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO SETTLE AGAIN. THE PILOT JETTISONED HIS LOAD OF CHEMICAL JUST BEFORE COLLIDING WITH ANOTHER TERRACE AND A FENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWsk Pzl Mielec M18
Tail NumberN90135
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDelvis Miller
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPzl-Kalisz · ASZ-621R-M18 · Reciprocating · 986
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC