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July 20, 2009 · Wsk-Pzl Meilec PZL M18B · N7813T

Rockland, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Rockland, ID
Aircraft
Wsk-Pzl Meilec PZL M18B
Tail Number
N7813T
Operator
Agrijet
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA358

During an agricultural aerial application flight near hilly terrain, the pilot pulled up at the end of an application run in order to execute his reversal turn. During the pull-up/turn sequence, the airplane encountered a localized wind shear, which resulted in the airplane's nose dropping down and to the right. Although the pilot attempted a recovery, he did not have enough altitude to do so, and therefore the airplane impacted the terrain. The pilot reported that there was no indication of problems with the flight controls or the engine. The impact sequence resulted in substantial damage to both the fuselage and the wings.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Turbulence-Terrain induced turbulence-Effect on operation

Full Narrative

During an agricultural aerial application flight near hilly terrain, the pilot pulled up at the end of an application run in order to execute his reversal turn. During the pull-up/turn sequence, the airplane encountered a localized wind shear, which resulted in the airplane's nose dropping down and to the right. Although the pilot attempted a recovery, he did not have enough altitude to do so, and therefore the airplane impacted the terrain. The pilot reported that there was no indication of problems with the flight controls or the engine. The impact sequence resulted in substantial damage to both the fuselage and the wings.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:15 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWsk-Pzl Meilec PZL M18B
Tail NumberN7813T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAgrijet
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAiresearch · TPE331 SERIES · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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