# NTSB investigations: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 2 of 2 · 65 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA96GA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96GA138.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M18A · Kinston, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N2065K · Destroyed > a cracked/fractured #5 cylinder and subsequent failure/jamming of the #5 exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Factors… - [NTSB FTW96LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA159.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Hughes, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1996 · N2159K · Destroyed > the pilot exceeding the maximum authorized crosswind component of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind and the side sloping runway. - [NTSB LAX96LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA113.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18-A · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1996 · N92640 · Destroyed > the pilot's premature lift-off and subsequent loss of control due to his failure to monitor the airspeed indicator during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB CHI96LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA035.md): Pzl-Mielec M-18A · Montrose, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1995 · N2296J · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power as a result of the separation of the throttle push-pull cable. - [NTSB FTW95LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA345.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Wilmot, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N2065S · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI95LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA232.md): PZL-Mielec M-18A · Carrington, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N80225 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors relating to the accident were: the airplane's excessive gross weight, and the unfavorable wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI95LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA221.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A Dromader · Clinton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1995 · N168RA · Substantial damage > the pilot's not using the flight manual and not understanding the fuel management for this particular airplane. Factors were the fuel system vent partial blockage and information unclear (phraseology) for the fuel management valve. - [NTSB FTW95LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA192.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A Dromader · Gerome, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1995 · N8025Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB FTW94LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA281.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A Dromader · Wheatley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N148RA · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA94LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA201.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18S · Royal City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1994 · N81705 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate remedial action. Factors include high density altitude and unfavorable winds. - [NTSB FTW93LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA263.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A Dromader · Frogmore, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N452TC · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline. A factor was the dusk light condition. - [NTSB FTW93LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA195.md): Pzl-Mielec M-18A Dromader · Wheatley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1993 · N116RA · Substantial damage > The pilot's operation of the airplane beyond its takeoff performance limitations and inadvertent stall. A factor was high density altitude. - [NTSB SEA92LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA190.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A Dromader · Mattawa, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N2252Z · Substantial damage > The inadvertent locking of the acft brakes while landing by the PIC, resulting in an acft nose over on the gravel strip. - [NTSB FTW90DPG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG06.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18A · Hunter, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1990 · N81699 · Destroyed > Loss of part of the engine exhaust collector, as result of improper maintenance replacement/installation. - [NTSB FTW90DPG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG05.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18A · Hunter, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N8154V · Destroyed > The pilot's continued operation with a known malfunctioning engine. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('9810103')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=9810103&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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