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October 21, 1988 · Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 · N4206A
Mendota, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mendota, CA
Aircraft
Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18
Tail Number
N4206A
Operator
Donovan Dusters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX89DVA02
ON TAKEOFF FOR AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO CLEAR AN AGRICULTURAL BERM 300 FT BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS LOADED WITH 500 GALLONS OF SODIUM CHLORATE AND THAT HE SHOULD HAVE LIMITED THE LOAD FOR THE CONDITIONS AT THE TIME OF THE DEPARTURE.
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ON TAKEOFF FOR AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO CLEAR AN AGRICULTURAL BERM 300 FT BEYOND THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS LOADED WITH 500 GALLONS OF SODIUM CHLORATE AND THAT HE SHOULD HAVE LIMITED THE LOAD FOR THE CONDITIONS AT THE TIME OF THE DEPARTURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 PDT
Nearest AirportAGSTRIP (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length1980 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18
Tail NumberN4206A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonovan Dusters
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPzl Mielec · ASZ621R-M18 · Reciprocating · 967
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO