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July 11, 1983 · Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 · N90135
Delaplaine, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Delaplaine, AR
Aircraft
Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18
Tail Number
N90135
Operator
Blount Flying Service
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA330
THE ACFT NOSED OVER AFTER RUNNING OFF THE END OF THE RWY DURING TAKEOFF. THE PLT HAD A HEAVY LOAD OF FERTILIZER AND A PASSENGER IN THE SINGLE SEAT ACFT. THE TEMPERATURE WAS 94 DEGREES AND THE RWY WAS ONLY 1500 FT LONG RATHER THAN 2300 FT AS REPORTED BY THE PLT. THE WIND WAS REPORTED AT 5 KTS FROM 020 DEGREES
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THE ACFT NOSED OVER AFTER RUNNING OFF THE END OF THE RWY DURING TAKEOFF. THE PLT HAD A HEAVY LOAD OF FERTILIZER AND A PASSENGER IN THE SINGLE SEAT ACFT. THE TEMPERATURE WAS 94 DEGREES AND THE RWY WAS ONLY 1500 FT LONG RATHER THAN 2300 FT AS REPORTED BY THE PLT. THE WIND WAS REPORTED AT 5 KTS FROM 020 DEGREES
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest AirportRemote Strip (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length2300 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18
Tail NumberN90135
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBlount Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPzl-Kalisz · ? · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO