# WSK PZL Mielec M-18A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 9810103 - Manufacturer (registry): WSK PZL MIELEC - Model: M-18A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 14 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/wsk-pzl-mielec-m-18a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [SAIB CE-00-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-00-27): . Issued Jul 11, 2000 - [SAIB CE-00-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-00-13): . Issued Jan 20, 2000 ## Registered aircraft (14) - [N184RA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N184RA): [Dodson International Parts Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DODSON%20INTERNATIONAL%20PARTS%20INC), [Rantoul, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Rantoul), built 1984, S/N 1Z013-30 - [N2065B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2065B): [Air Tanker Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20TANKER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Bulverde, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bulverde), S/N 1Z024-18 - [N2296J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2296J): [Frankie'S Aerial Application LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRANKIE'S%20AERIAL%20APPLICATION%20LLC), [Nampa, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Nampa), S/N 1Z 019-17 - [N4305S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4305S): [Valley Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALLEY%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Caldwell, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Caldwell), built 1991, S/N 1Z022-12 - [N4305T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4305T): [Carson John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARSON%20JOHN%20D), [Garber, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Garber), built 1991, S/N 1Z022-11 - [N6288M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6288M): [Crop Jet Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROP%20JET%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Gooding, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Gooding), built 1996, S/N 1Z026-13 - [N6661B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6661B): [Mtp Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MTP%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Burke, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Burke), S/N 1Z022-06 - [N7065D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7065D): [Valley Air Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALLEY%20AIR%20SERVICE), [Caldwell, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Caldwell), built 1993, S/N 1Z024-15 - [N762V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N762V): [Glenn Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLENN%20AIR%20INC), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), S/N 1Z022-08 - [N8208W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8208W): [Carson Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARSON%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Garber, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Garber), built 1995, S/N 1Z025-01 - [N851EJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N851EJ): [Jersey Devil Dusters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JERSEY%20DEVIL%20DUSTERS%20LLC), [Southampton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Southampton), built 1987, S/N 1Z017-24 - [N892JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N892JM): [Mjm Aviation International LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MJM%20AVIATION%20INTERNATIONAL%20LLC), [Bowling Green, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Bowling%20Green), built 1985, S/N 1Z015-20 - [N90429](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90429): [Donohue Andrew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DONOHUE%20ANDREW), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), S/N 1Z016-14 - [N91KG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91KG): [Glenn Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLENN%20AIR%20INC), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), built 1991, S/N 1Z022-10 ## NTSB investigations (65, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN21FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA314), Jul 12, 2021: PZL Mielec M18 (N9310R), Seiling, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s in-flight loss of control due to the structural failure of a wing fitting and separation of the outboard wing section. Also causal were the inadequate wing fitting inspections, which… - [NTSB GAA18CA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA502), Aug 4, 2018: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N851EJ), Dansville, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from crops during an agricultural application flight. - [NTSB ERA16LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA209), Jun 10, 2016: WSK PZL Mielec M 18A (N2283M), Brunswick, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the right wing due to a fatigue fracture of the right outboard wing forward spar lower fitting. Contributing to the accident was the routine operation of the airplane over its… - [NTSB GAA15CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA135), Jun 23, 2015: WSK PZL Mielec M 18A (N2159C), Nyssa, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA14CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA201), Apr 12, 2014: WSK PZL Mielec M 18A (N2297L), Blountstown, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB WPR13LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA308), Jul 3, 2013: WSK PZL Mielec M-18B (N7643J), Caldwell, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to continue the takeoff with a tailwind after he recognized a performance problem with the airplane and his delayed action to dump the chemical load. - [NTSB CEN13LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA163), Feb 15, 2013: PZL Mielec M-18A (N4305D), Jennings, LA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with guy wires during an aerial application flight. - [NTSB CEN11LA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA512), Jul 25, 2011: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N92640), Anderson, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fatigue failure of the propeller governor speeder spring, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control engine output power. - [NTSB CEN10CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA406), Jul 10, 2010: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N92640), Muncie, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to see and avoid the power line during an aerial application flight. - [NTSB ERA10CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA279), May 22, 2010: PZL Mielec M18 (N80188), Lake Placid, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB CEN09LA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA534), Aug 18, 2009: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N2065B), Audubon, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to failure of the compressor turbine resulting from exposure to elevated operating temperatures for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN09CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA313), May 22, 2009: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N7056U), DeWitt, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the well stand-pipe during the takeoff climb. - [NTSB WPR09CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA041), Nov 8, 2008: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N81705), Mountain Home, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and, his failure to properly secure the aircraft as he left the cockpit with the engine operating, which resulted in the unoccupied airplane inadvertently… - [NTSB SEA08CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA168), Jul 29, 2008: WSL PZL Mielec (N81541), Caldwell, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot failed to maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was a vehicle. - [NTSB DFW07LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA154), Jul 11, 2007: Wsk-Pzl Mielic M-18A (N4305T), Tunica, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX07TA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07TA208), Jul 8, 2007: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N92043), Burns, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX05TA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05TA277), Aug 23, 2005: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N7077N), Elko, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to adequately plan for the wind direction and speed during a fire retardant delivery flight, which led to a loss of true airspeed, failure to attain a proper climb rate, and the… - [NTSB ATL05LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA052), Feb 23, 2005: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N2296Y), Macedonia, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fatigue cracking of the planetary gear housing, which resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA04TA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04TA147), Jul 26, 2004: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N495WP), Burns, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper installation of the throttle linkage clevis to the throttle control arm by unknown maintenance personnel. Contributing factors were the nylon lock nut separating from its' bolt, which… - [NTSB CHI04TA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04TA193), Jul 12, 2004: PZL-Mielec M-18T (N7077N), Pine Ridge, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The propeller went to an overspeed condition as a result of contamination of the propeller control unit due to improper servicing by the operator and the mechanic. A factor was the hilly terrain. - [NTSB LAX04GA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04GA243), Jun 17, 2004: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N8214J), St. George, UT, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, resulting in a stall and loss of control. - [NTSB FTW04LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA152), Jun 5, 2004: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N161RA), Dumas, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX04TA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA161), Mar 16, 2004: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N6259N), Safford, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and at least one ensuing engine power surge, which caused the airplane to pitch up abruptly into a stall at an altitude too low for recovery.… - [NTSB MIA03LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA138), Jul 1, 2003: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N82120), Belle Glade, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane following a blown right main landing gear tire during the takeoff roll, resulting in the airplane rolling into soft terrain… - [NTSB CHI03LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA148), Jun 2, 2003: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N135RA), Reydell, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during initial climb. - [NTSB MIA03CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA108), May 13, 2003: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N82204), Baxterville, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff at a low airspeed which resulted in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain. - [NTSB FTW03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA047), Nov 22, 2002: WSK PZL Mielec M18A (N6288M), Votaw, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undertermined reasons. Contributing factors included the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing and the lack of airspeed. - [NTSB ATL02LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA146), Jul 31, 2002: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N6236M), Indianola, MS, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and the subsequent uncontrolled collision with the ground while maneuvering for an aerial application run. - [NTSB DEN02TA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02TA069), Jul 8, 2002: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N5198Y), Fillmore, UT, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to follow proper procedures/directives, and the airplane's inability to climb while maneuvering after takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were improperly mixed aerial… - [NTSB SEA02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA065), Apr 8, 2002: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N81705), Rockford, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning/decision to continue the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts. - [NTSB FTW01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA149), Jun 19, 2001: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A (N8209Q), Paris, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loss of engine power for an undertermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW00LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA267), Sep 21, 2000: PZL-Mielec M-18A (N81548), Jacksonville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: the corrosion and fatigue cracking of the right wing attachment fitting, which resulted in the right wing separating in flight. A factor was the failure of the operator to perform the recommended… - [NTSB CHI00LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA181), Jul 7, 2000: Pzl-Mielec M-18A (N7015K), Champion, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: the undetermined uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB FTW00LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA157), May 30, 2000: Pzl-Mielec M-18A (N2065S), Marmaduke, AR, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. - [NTSB FTW00LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA149), May 22, 2000: PZL-Mielec M-18A (N2296C), Kilbourne, LA, destroyed. Probable cause: The corrosion and fatigue cracking of the right wing attachment fitting, which resulted in the right wing separating in flight. - [NTSB CHI00FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA139), May 20, 2000: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N178RA), Muskegon, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors relating to this accident were the low altitude and the trees. - [NTSB LAX00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA166), Apr 21, 2000: PZL-Mielec M-18A (N62587), Williams, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A momentary interruption in engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN99LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA140), Aug 9, 1999: Pzl-Mielec M-18A (N9103Y), Hasty, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to refuel his airplane, and the subsequent airborne fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the high vegetation in the field. - [NTSB FTW99LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA170), Jun 18, 1999: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N7075D), Basile, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation of the right wing forward spar lower attachment fitting due to a fatigue fracture, which emanated from corrosion as a result of maintenance not being performed. - [NTSB FTW99LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA124), Apr 28, 1999: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N22524), Hickory Ridge, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB CHI98LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA155), May 17, 1998: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N2284B), Dawson, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the telephone pole. Factors associated with the accident were the pole and the glare from the rising sun. - [NTSB FTW98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA034), Oct 27, 1997: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N149RA), Roanoke, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA267), Aug 23, 1997: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N178RA), Coopersville, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot inadequate fuel system management which led to a fuel starvation. - [NTSB MIA97LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA207), Jul 8, 1997: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N82019), Clewiston, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: a forced landing as a result of an undetermined loss of engine power and subsequent impact with a railroad switching unit and nose over. - [NTSB FTW97LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA231), Jun 20, 1997: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N148RA), Waldenburg, AR, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's improper planning/decision. The short runway and failure to use up to 10 degrees of flaps were related factors. - [NTSB FTW97FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA193), May 19, 1997: Pezetel M-18A (N8089Z), Wilmot, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to remove the elevator control lock before the first flight of the day, which resulted in his inability to control the airplane, due to the locked elevator control. Related… - [NTSB FTW97LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA159), Apr 13, 1997: Pzl-Mielec M-18A (N6872), Sinton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fuel starvation resulting from the failure of the engine driven fuel pump due to an undetermined reason. A factor was the soft terrain. - [NTSB FTW96LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA325), Jul 27, 1996: Pezetel M-18A (N7643J), Mcgehee, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the brake system for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent encounter with a ditch. - [NTSB FTW96LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA307), Jul 16, 1996: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N163RA), Beedeville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. - [NTSB FTW96LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA297), Jul 10, 1996: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N80199), Mcgehee, AR, destroyed. Probable cause: a loss of engine power and subsequent engine fire for undetermined reasons. All 65: https://openairdocs.org/model/wsk-pzl-mielec-m-18a/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (75, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20210712004369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210712004369A), Jul 12, 2021: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N9310R), Seiling, OK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On July 12, 2021 at 0940 local, a Wsk rzl mielec M18A aircraft was discovered crashed in a field in Seiling, OK. The subject aircraft was performing aerial… - [Accident 20180804009869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180804009869A), Aug 4, 2018: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N851EJ), Dansville, NY, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that while cresting a hill to begin his aerial application the aircraft descended rapidly. He attempted to pull up but the aircraft struck the… - [Accident 20160610009619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160610009619A), Jun 10, 2016: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N2283M), Brunswick, NC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Inspector david laycock and I arrived to the path that lead us to the wreck at 09:17. There we met with [privacy data omitted], the person that loaded the… - [Accident 20150623008139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150623008139A), Jun 23, 2015: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N2159C), Nyssa, OR, Substantial damage. Ag operations. First flight of the day. Full fuel and an almost full hopper. Weather was clear with light winds and temp of 60. Pilot stated aircraft was… - [Accident 20140412005689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140412005689A), Apr 12, 2014: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N2297L), Blountstown, FL, Destroyed. On landing roll out pilot stated the left wheel seemed out of control causing the aircraft to veer to the left off the runway into a drainage ditch. Aircraft… - [Accident 20130703011769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130703011769A), Jul 3, 2013: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N7643J), Middleton, ID, Substantial damage. On 3 July, 2013, at approximately 0600, a Wsk Pzl Mielec, M-18A, N7643J, piloted by [privacy data omitted] took off from Hubler field (ID00) on runway 28. The… - [Accident 20130215003379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130215003379A), Feb 15, 2013: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N4305D), Jennings, LA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Crop duster struck a tower guide wire that was in the field he was spraying. It was late afternoon and was the last field he was spraying as per the operators… - [Accident 20110725016629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110725016629A), Jul 25, 2011: Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A (N92640), Anderson, IN, Substantial damage. The aircraft lost power while completing a turn during spraying operations. The pilot stated that upon experiencing power loss, he leveled the wings and… - [Incident 20100714038509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100714038509I), Jul 14, 2010: Wsk Pzl Mie M-18A (N7057U), Clinton, IN, Minor damage. Pilot reported that upon take off, the engine began to shake and there was a loss of engine power. The load on board was jettisoned, and the aircraft was… - [Accident 20100710038559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100710038559A), Jul 10, 2010: Wsk Pzl Mie M-18A (N92640), Muncie, IN, Substantial damage. The pilot was conducting agricultural operations near Delaware county municipal airport, Muncie, Indiana when he struck a high tension power line running… - [Accident 20100522045059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100522045059A), May 22, 2010: Wsk Pzl Mie M-18A (N80188), Lake Placid, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot states that on take-off, the left wing struck cabbage palms bordering the runway, resulting in the plane losing control,veering off the airstrip and… - [Accident 20090818014799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090818014799A), Aug 18, 2009: Wsk M18A (N2065B), Audubon, IA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was departing runway 32 with 5 gallons of chemical and 100 gallons of fuel (jet-a) on board. When asked why he only had 5 gallons of product on… - [Accident 20090522007919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090522007919A), May 22, 2009: Wsk M18A (N7056U), Dewitt, AR, Substantial damage. On may 22, 2009 at approx 12:20 local time N7056U an M-18 dromander agricultural aircraft crashed on takeoff. After making numerous takeoffs to the north the… - [Accident 20081108850769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081108850769A), Nov 8, 2008: Wsk M18A (N81705), Mountain Home, ID, No damage. (-23) Pilot was taxiing for takeoff on runway 10 when he realized that the tailwheel lock would not disengage. The pilot decided to stop the aircraft on the… - [Accident 20080729841599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080729841599A), Jul 29, 2008: Wsk M18A (N81541), Caldwell, ID, Destroyed. (-23) On July 29, 2008 a M-18A (dromader) s/n 1Z020-06, N81541 hit the power lines south west of Caldwell Idaho running east/west of substation on the deer… - [Accident 20070711017709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070711017709A), Jul 11, 2007: Wsk M18A (N4305T), Tunica, MS, Substantial damage. (-23) Lost power while maneuvering to spray. Throttle did not respond to input. Changed direction and landed in field. Field was muddy, a/c flipped over.… - [Accident 20070707012239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070707012239A), Jul 7, 2007: Wsk M18A (N92043), Burns, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) While enroute to drop retardant on a fire, the engine lost power due to fuel starvation. The pilot dropped his retardant load and made a forced landing… - [Incident 20050827020539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050827020539I), Aug 27, 2005: Wsk M18A (N6288M), Pendleton, OR, Minor damage. (-23) On 08/28/05 N6288M landed on runway 29 at kpdt. As the aircraft was slowing, it nosed over and the prop contacted the surface of runway 29. Minor damage… - [Accident 20050823020409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050823020409A), Aug 23, 2005: Wsk M18A (N7077N), Elko, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) The aircraft was under contract to blm for firefighting. The pilot was part of a firefighting effort in high winds in mountainous terrain. The pilot… - [Incident 20050708015999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050708015999I), Jul 8, 2005: Wsk M18A (N6661B), Canyon City, CO, Minor damage. (-23) Inflight engine fire was caused by one of the engine driven fuel pump line attachment fittings coming loose and causing fuel leakage. The fuel pump line… - [Accident 20050223001999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050223001999A), Feb 23, 2005: Wsk M18A (N2296Y), Macedonia, SC, Substantial damage. (-23) According to the pilot, he had just completed his last swath run and was returning to the moncks corner/berkeley county airport (59J). The airplane was… - [Accident 20040728017839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040728017839A), Jul 28, 2004: Wsk M18A (N495WP), Burns, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) On 07/26/04 at approximately 11:00, the aircraft, tanker 495, was dispatched from Burns airport to the tenant fire, on the malheur national forest.… - [Accident 20040711013469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040711013469A), Jul 11, 2004: Wsk M18A (N7077N), Pine Ridge, SD, Substantial damage. (-23) The aircraft owned and operated by airwork enterprises of Florida, inc. denver city, TX was in cruise flight returning from fire patrol near Pine Ridge,… - [Accident 20040617011629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040617011629A), Jun 17, 2004: Wsk M18A (N8214J), Veyo, UT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) The aircraft was being used as a public use aerial tanker for firefighting operations by the U.S. Bureau of land management near st. george, Utah. The… - [Accident 20040605028279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040605028279A), Jun 5, 2004: Wsk M18A (N161RA), Dumas, AR, Destroyed. (-23) After take-off the aircraft seemed to be underpowered as stated by pilot, even though engine gauges showed no problem in performance. Pilot dumped load… - [Accident 20040316007209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040316007209A), Mar 16, 2004: Wsk M18A (N6259N), Safford, AZ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Aircraft was doing water drops for the blm to test for use on wildfires. Aircraft spun in on a low pass. - [Accident 20030701016029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030701016029A), Jul 1, 2003: Wsk M18A (N82120), Belle Glade, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) Take off roll on gravel road, right main tire blew out. Aircraft veered right off gravel road and dug into dirt causing aircraft to veer further right,… - [Accident 20030602012429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030602012429A), Jun 2, 2003: Wsk M18A (N135RA), Stuttgart, AR, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 2, 2003, at 0730 central daylight time, a Wsk pzl mielec M-18A, N135RA, operated by bear bayou ag service inc., sustained substantial damage when… - [Accident 20030513007249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030513007249A), May 13, 2003: Wsk M18A (N82204), Baxterville, MS, Substantial damage. (-23) During takeoff run pilot failed to obtain flying speed prior to liftoff and collided with trees. Pilot was operating out of a short unimproved strip. - [Accident 20021122032799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021122032799A), Nov 22, 2002: Wsk M18A (N6288M), Bigthicket, TX, Substantial damage. (-19) On November 22, 2002, approximately 0900 central standard time, a Wsk pzl mielec M18A single-engine agricultural airplane, was substantially following a… - [Accident 20020731017449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020731017449A), Jul 31, 2002: Wsk M18A (N6236M), Indianola, MS, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (.19) On July 31, 2002, at 1340 central daylight time, a Wsk pzl mielec, M-18A, N6236M, owned and operated by valley air applicator, collided with the ground… - [Accident 20020707013839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020707013839A), Jul 7, 2002: Wsk M18A (N5198Y), Fillmore, UT, Destroyed. (.19) On July 7, 2002, approximately 1830 mountain daylight time, a Wsk pzl mielec M-18A, N5198Y, owned by utility aviation, inc., of fort collins, Colorado,… - [Accident 20020408005569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020408005569A), Apr 8, 2002: Wsk PZLM18 (N81705), No damage. (-23)N81705, a M-18 dromader was destroyed when it impacted terrain immediately after takeoff from an airfield near rockford, Washington. The commercial pilot… - [Accident 20010619016849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010619016849A), Jun 19, 2001: Wsk M18A (N8209Q), Sulphurbluff, TX, No damage. (-23) No narrative - [Accident 20000921023889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000921023889A), Sep 21, 2000: Wsk M18A (N81548), Dumas, AR, No damage. (-23) On September 21, 2000 at 1015 CDT, a pzl miclec M-18A, an agriculture airplane, N81548, was substantially damaged when the right wing separated in… - [Incident 20000716035259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000716035259I), Jul 16, 2000: Wsk M18A (N6259N), Dillon, MT, Minor damage. (-23)Ferry flight for delivery of polish - fire bomber to Oregon. Pilot stated that upon landing, the tail wheel arm broke off and the aircraft landed with… - [Accident 20000707011169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000707011169A), Jul 7, 2000: N7015K, Champion, NE, No damage. (-23) Pilot had completed turn and during spraying operations, and was descending to make another spray pass. Piloted stated he attempted to pull back on… - [Accident 20000530005589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000530005589A), May 30, 2000: Wsk M18A (N2065S), Marmaduke, AR, No damage. (-23) While conducting agricultural aircraft operations the pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft. He stated that in turn (repositioning for another… - [Accident 20000522006289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000522006289A), May 22, 2000: Wsk M18A (N2296C), Kilbourne, LA, No damage. (-23) At the end of a pass, the pilot began his climb and the right wing lower forwward attachment failed, causing the wing to fold and subsequent loss of… - [Accident 20000520037029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000520037029A), May 20, 2000: Wsk M18A (N178RA), Twin Lake, MI, No damage. (-23) The aircraft was spraying for gypsy moths, an eye witness stated the engine developed mechanical problems and crashed in the woods. An inspection of the… - [Accident 20000421039519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000421039519A), Apr 21, 2000: Wsk M18A (N62587), Williams, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot reported after refilling hooper with rice he taxied to the end of the strip. Shortly after breaking ground, the engine sputtered. The power came… - [Accident 19990809047739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990809047739A), Aug 9, 1999: Wsk M18A (N9103Y), Hasty, CO, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 9, 1999, approximately 1100 mountain daylight time, a Wsk pzl mielec dromder M-18A, N9103Y, was substantially damaged during an attempted… - [Incident 19990709024149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990709024149I), Jul 9, 1999: Wsk M18A (N135RA), Reydell, AR, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 9, 1999 at 11:30 cdst, a Wsk-PLZ-M18, N135RA, experienced fuel starvation during air aerial maneuvers at Reydell, Arkansas while applying… - [Accident 19990618007349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990618007349A), Jun 18, 1999: Wsk M18A (N7075D), Basile, LA, Substantial damage. Acft was pulling up after completing a spray run during an aerial application operation when the right wing separatd from the acft, other circumstances are… - [Accident 19990428004189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990428004189A), Apr 28, 1999: Wsk M18A (N22524), Hickory Ridge, AR, Substantial damage. Acft crashed while on take-of from an ag strip, other circumstances are unknown. (-23)the aircraft departed toward the north from the cartillar airstrip with a… - [Incident 19980613038659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980613038659I), Jun 13, 1998: Wsk PZLM18 (N2065B), Hickory Ridge, AR, Minor damage. (-23) On 06/15/98 mr cartillar, the pilot and owner of the aircraft, called at 2:00 am to report an incident on 06/13/98 at 9:30 am with aircraft N2065B while… - [Accident 19980517009589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980517009589A), May 17, 1998: Wsk M18A (N2284B), Dawson, ND, Substantial damage. Acft struck power lines in flight and crahsed during aerial application, Dawson, ND (.4)the propeller contacted a telephone pole at a height 30 feet above the… - [Incident 19980501014749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980501014749I), May 1, 1998: Wsk M18A (N81541), Tekamah, NE. Engine quit returning to base after spraying 24HRS. - [Accident 19971027031009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971027031009A), Oct 27, 1997: Wsk M18A (N149RA), Roamoke, LA, Substantial damage. Acft engine quit and acft went through a fence and came to rest noise down in ditch Roamoke, LA. (-23) aircraft pulled up after a pass to turn right to… - [Accident 19970823023389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970823023389A), Aug 23, 1997: Wsk M18A (N178RA), Coopersville, MI, Substantial damage. Aircraft involved in areaial application, engine lost fuel pressure, crashed into a field. (.4)following an agricultural flight, the pilot noticed that the… All 75: https://openairdocs.org/model/wsk-pzl-mielec-m-18a/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (7) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA160114001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160114001), Jan 7, 2016: COTTER PIN. DEFECTIVE. (CAN) IT WAS DISCOVERED WHEN SAFETY LOCKING A BOLT THAT A BATCH OF COTTER PINS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE PINS APPEAR TO BE BRITTLE AND WILL BREAK IF SPREAD. THIS COTT - [SDR 20010326CW003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010326CW003), Jan 30, 2001: SPAR CAP. CRACKED. DURING REPAIRS OF THE WING CENTER SECTION FOR CORROSION DAMAGE TO THE TRAILING EDGE SECTION OF THE WING AND DURING HIDDEN DAMAGE INSPECTION, FOUND .1250 INCH DE - [SDR AU000929](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000929), Sep 27, 2000: FITTING. CORRODED. (AUS) RIGHT OUTER WING BOTTOM ATTACHMENT FITTING CRACKED AND PITTED. (X) - [SDR AU000928](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000928), Sep 27, 2000: FITTING. CORRODED. (AUS) LEFT OUTER WING BOTTOM ATTACHMENT FITTING PITTED. (X) - [SDR 20000913SH012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000913SH012), Aug 28, 2000: BRACKET. CRACKED. AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED IAW SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS INFO BULLETIN NR CE-00-27 DATED JULY 11, 2000. VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED CRACKS IN UPPER AND LOWER CUT-OUT SLA - [SDR 20000913SH011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000913SH011), Aug 28, 2000: FITTING. CRACKED. AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED IAW SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS INFO BULLETIN NR CE-00-27, DATED ULY 11, 2000. MAG PARTICAL INSPECTION REVEALED CRACK IN RIGHT BOTTOM FITTING, - [SDR 2000ZZZX221](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX221), Jan 4, 2000: COUNTERWEIGHT. CRACKED. FOUND DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, CRACKED COUNTERWEIGHT. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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