Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A DROMADER N41891
13 April 1992 · Rockford, Washington, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 13 April 1992 at about 18:00 local time, a Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A DROMADER registered N41891, operated by A-1 Aviation Inc., was involved in an accident near Rockford, Washington, 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 18:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Rockford, Washington, United States
- Nearest airport
- Private
- Coordinates
- 47.4796, -117.1391
- Aircraft
- Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A DROMADER
- Registration
- N41891
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- A-1 Aviation Inc.
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Positioning
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA92LA219
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
IMPROPER USE OF RUDDER TRIM AND POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED AND LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS WAS THE FIRST FLIGHT FOR THE PILOT IN THIS TYPE OF AIRPLANE. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE POSITIONING FLIGHT, PRIOR TO TAKEOFF, THE PILOT DID NOT CORRECTLY SET THE RUDDER TRIM. DURING THE TAKEOFF, AS THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE, IT DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NARROW AIRSTRIP. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, WHICH SETTLED BACK TO THE GROUND AND THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A FENCE POST.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 1992 | Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A DROMADER | Mattawa, Washington, United States | B & R Aerial Crop Care, Inc | Serious injuries | - |
| 23 Sep 1993 | Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A DROMADER | Frogmore, Louisiana, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 27 Aug 1994 | Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A DROMADER | Wheatley, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Aug 1995 | Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A | Wilmot, Arkansas, United States | Fredrick J. Quandt | No injuries | - |
| 14 Jul 1995 | Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A DROMADER | Clinton, Missouri, United States | Kratz, Mike | No injuries | - |
| 9 Apr 1995 | Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A DROMADIER | Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
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 | - |