Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 N28625
14 March 1990 · Elaine, Arkansas, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 14 March 1990 at about 22:00 local time, a Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 registered N28625, operated by Fess Flying Service, Inc, was involved in an accident near Elaine, Arkansas, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 22:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Elaine, Arkansas, United States
- Nearest airport
- Fess Pvt (NONE)
- Coordinates
- 34.2992, -90.8503
- Aircraft
- Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18
- Registration
- N28625
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Fess Flying Service, Inc
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- MKC90LA064
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS, RUNWAY CONDITION, AND THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIMSELF AND THE AIRCRAFT.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF FROM A NARROW 1600 FT STRIP WITH A HEAVY LOAD. REPORTEDLY, THE ACFT'S WING STRUCK THE TERRAIN. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT SPUN AROUND & WAS DAMAGED. THE PILOT SAID THE WEATHER WAS UNSETTLED WITH VARIABLE WINDS FROM 140 TO 170 DEG, GUSTING 20 TO 30 KNOTS. ADDITIONALLY, HE SAID THERE MIGHT HAVE BEEN A SOFT AREA IN THE RUNWAY THAT CONTRIBUTED TO A LOSS OF FORWARD MOMENTUM. APRX 60 MI WNW AT LITTLE ROCK, THE 1550 WIND WAS FROM 180 DEG AT 10 GUSTING 25 KTS.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 1990 | Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 | Carlisle, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 9 Aug 1989 | Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18-A | Ingalls, Kansas, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 15 Nov 1991 | Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 | Florida City, Florida, United States | Fable Spray Service, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 21 Oct 1988 | Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 | Mendota, California, United States | Donovan Dusters | No injuries | - |
| 20 Aug 1992 | Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 | Mattawa, Washington, United States | B & R Aerial Crop Care, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 6 Jun 1992 | Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 | Spangle, Washington, United States | A-1 Aviation Inc. | No injuries | - |
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 1990 | Volksplane WE-1 | Wooster, Arkansas, United States | Richard L. Schorey | Serious injuries | - |
| 1 Jun 1990 | Aero Commander S-2R | Alicia, Arkansas, United States | Terry Robinett | Fatal | 1 |
| 17 Apr 1990 | Piper PA32RT-300 | Mansfield, Arkansas, United States | JOE A. Hayes | Fatal | 2 |
| 30 Apr 1990 | Beechcraft J-35 | Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 23 Jul 1990 | Piper PA-24 | West Fork, Arkansas, United States | Fisher Glenn D. | No injuries | - |
| 2 Sep 1990 | Piper PA28-201T | Heber Springs, Arkansas, United States | Farris, Keith W | No injuries | - |