ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 202202
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| Date: | Wednesday 28 April 1999 |
| Time: | 08:30 LT |
| Type: |  PZL Mielec M-18A Dromader |
| Owner/operator: | James R. Cartillar |
| Registration: | N22524 |
| MSN: | 1Z020-28 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3827 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W PT6A-45R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hickory Ridge, AR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | (NONE) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The flight originated from a private airstrip to dispense a half load of the chemical Prowl to a 40-acre field. According to a witness, the airplane lifted off of the ground and 'appeared to be in normal flight when the nose started to rise.' The airplane continued to climb to about 350 feet, 'stalled' and started a spin to the left. At this time, the aircraft 'fell straight down' and impacted the ground in a 'slight nose down and left wing down' attitude. Examination of the wreckage revealed the throttle lever was found in the full forward (open) position, and the propeller lever was found in the full aft (feather) position. Continuity was established to all flight controls. The pilot, who sustained serious injuries, was not using his shoulder harness, and he was not wearing a helmet.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW99LA124
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Nov-2017 12:43 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 08-Apr-2024 06:31 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Operator, Other fatalities, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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