Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 N28951
20 August 1992 · Mattawa, Washington, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 20 August 1992 at about 01:45 local time, a Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 registered N28951, operated by B & R Aerial Crop Care, Inc., was involved in an accident near Mattawa, Washington, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 01:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Mattawa, Washington, United States
- Coordinates
- 46.8010, -119.1503
- Aircraft
- Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18
- Registration
- N28951
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- B & R Aerial Crop Care, Inc.
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Destroyed
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA92LA184
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION AS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE BY THE OPERATOR. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS SOFT TERRAIN.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
FIFTEEN MINUTES INTO AN AERIAL APPLICATION FLIGHT THE ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND BACKFIRING. THE PILOT DIVERTED TO A NEARBY AIRSTRIP AND EN ROUTE THE ENGINE CEASED OPERATING. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING THE CONVENTIONALLY GEARED AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER AS IT ROLLED OUT ON SOFT TERRAIN. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION. EXAMINATION OF THE MAIN FUEL FILTER REVEALED DEBRIS WITHIN THE FILTER CARTRIDGE AND EVIDENCE OF RUST. LIKEWISE, AN EXAMINATION OF THE CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER DISCLOSED SIMILAR INTERNAL DEBRIS BUILDUP.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 1992 | Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 | Spangle, Washington, United States | A-1 Aviation Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 15 Nov 1991 | Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 | Florida City, Florida, United States | Fable Spray Service, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 28 Jul 1990 | Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 | Carlisle, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 14 Mar 1990 | Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 | Elaine, Arkansas, United States | Fess Flying Service, Inc | No injuries | - |
| 11 Jul 1995 | Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 | Carlisle, Arkansas, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 9 Aug 1989 | Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18-A | Ingalls, Kansas, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 1992 | Cessna 172M | Olympia, Washington, United States | Center O Flying Club | No injuries | - |
| 11 Nov 1992 | Cessna 210N | Spokane, Washington, United States | Soft Water Service Company | No injuries | - |
| 17 Nov 1992 | Cessna 172M | Vancouver, Washington, United States | Tabooma Flyers Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 3 May 1992 | Pilatus B-4 PC 11A | Wenatchee, Washington, United States | Butler, John | Fatal | 1 |
| 5 May 1992 | Rockwell S2R | St. John, Washington, United States | Larmie Aviation, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 7 May 1992 | Fairchild 24W-40 | Toledo, Washington, United States | McKenney, Robert E. | No injuries | - |