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June 3, 1986 · Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 · N4226N
Winnie, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Winnie, TX
Aircraft
Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18
Tail Number
N4226N
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW86LA102
THE PILOT EXPERIENCED PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER DURING TAKEOFF WHEN THE #3 CYLINDER QUIT FIRING. THE AIRCRAFT THEN SETTLED BACK DOWN ONTO THE GRASS STRIP AND COLLIDED WITH A LEVY. AT THIS POINT THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, WHICH WENT THROUGH SOME UNDERBRUSH, BREAKING UP THE WINGS. THE BREAKAGE CAUSED THE FUEL TANKS TO RUPTURE AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY FIRE. THE PLT HAD PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ACFT AND THE ACFT MECHANIC HAD A REPLACEMENT CYLINDER ON ORDER WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.
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THE PILOT EXPERIENCED PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER DURING TAKEOFF WHEN THE #3 CYLINDER QUIT FIRING. THE AIRCRAFT THEN SETTLED BACK DOWN ONTO THE GRASS STRIP AND COLLIDED WITH A LEVY. AT THIS POINT THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, WHICH WENT THROUGH SOME UNDERBRUSH, BREAKING UP THE WINGS. THE BREAKAGE CAUSED THE FUEL TANKS TO RUPTURE AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY FIRE. THE PLT HAD PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ACFT AND THE ACFT MECHANIC HAD A REPLACEMENT CYLINDER ON ORDER WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest Airport30nm E
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18
Tail NumberN4226N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPezetel · M-18 · Reciprocating · 1000
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO