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May 22, 2009 · Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · N7056U

Dewitt, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Dewitt, AR
Aircraft
Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A
Tail Number
N7056U
Operator
Bullock Billy P Dba
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA313

The pilot completed five previous aerial application flights in the airplane without incident. Prior to the sixth flight the aircraft was refueled and reloaded with fertilizer. Due to a change in the winds, which became easterly and with slight gusting conditions, the pilot elected to depart the airstrip heading south. During the takeoff roll, the pilot pulled the nose of the airplane up to clear a well stand-pipe located at the south end of the runway. As the pilot applied correction for a slight right drift, "the airplane veered to the right, dropped to the ground, and slammed into a levee," finally stopping in an adjacent field. An examination of the well stand-pipe indicated that the aircraft had impacted the top of the pipe during the takeoff climb. There were no reported malfunctions with the airplane or engine prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-(general)-Response/compensation

Full Narrative

The pilot completed 5 previous aerial application flights in the airplane without incident. Prior to the 6th flight, the aircraft was refueled and reloaded with fertilizer. Due to a change in the winds; now easterly and with slight gusting conditions, the pilot elected to depart the airstrip heading south. During the takeoff roll, the pilot pulled the nose of the airplane up to clear a well stand-pipe, located at the south end of the runway. As the pilot applied correction for a slight right drift, "the airplane veered to the right, dropped to the ground, and slammed into a levee" finally stopping in an adjacent field. An examination of the well stand-pipe indicated that the aircraft had impacted the top of the pipe during the takeoff climb. There were no reported malfunctions with the airplane or engine, prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 CDT
Nearest AirportBullock Flying Service (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A
Tail NumberN7056U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBullock Billy P Dba
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-331 · Turboprop · 940
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 4600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data