Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18 DROMADER N52768

Summary

On 16 August 2001 at about 18:25 local time, a Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18 DROMADER registered N52768, operated by USDA Forest Service, was involved in an accident near Ukiah, Oregon, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

16 August 2001 at 18:25

Classification

Accident

Location

Ukiah, Oregon, United States

Nearest airport

Cable Creek Ranch

Coordinates

45.0978, -118.8153

Aircraft

Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18 DROMADER

Registration

N52768

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

USDA Forest Service

Operating rule

Public Use

Purpose of flight

Public Use

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Ukiah → Ukiah

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

SEA01TA152

1 person had minor injuries.

An inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and directional control was not maintained during landing. A high flare and a fence were factors.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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The pilot reported that the flare for landing was a little high, and after the aircraft touched down, it bounced then settled to the runway. After touch down, the aircraft veered to the left and the pilot corrected with right rudder and brake application. The aircraft continued to the left toward a hill and rough terrain so he added power, and back pressure on the flight control. When the aircraft lifted off, it started to roll. The pilot reduced power and the right wing contacted the runway surface. The aircraft touched down on the main landing gear and again bounced and started to drift to the right toward a barn. To avoid a collision with the barn, the pilot again added power and started a left turn. At this time the left wing collided with a fence. The aircraft descended to the ground in a nose down attitude. After ground contact, the aircraft spun around twice before coming to rest. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.