# NTSB FTW95LA345: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A, N2065S, Wilmot, AR, August 16, 1995 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: August 16, 1995, 09:30 local (14:30 UTC) - Place: Wilmot, AR - Coordinates: 33.050819, -91.569046 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.0508&lon=-91.5690&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 27, 1995 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 19540 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW95LA345 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19540/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA345 ## Probable cause THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, takeoff - initial climb - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause) - Forced landing, emergency landing after takeoff - On ground/water collision with object, emergency landing - object - submerged object - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor) ## Analysis THE ENGINE LOST POWER IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING LIFT OFF FROM A 2,900 FOOT GRASS AIRSTRIP. THE COMMERCIAL PILOT DUMPED THE 500 GALLONS OF CHEMICALS BEING CARRIED IN THE HOPPER PRIOR TO IMPACTING THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST ON ITS BELLY AT THE EDGE OF THE RICE PADDY AT THE END OF THE AIRSTRIP. THE RIGHT WING SUSTAINED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AFTER COLLIDING WITH A WATER WELL UTILIZED TO IRRIGATE THE RICE PADDY. THE REASON FOR THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. ## Factual narrative On August 16, 1995, at 0930 central daylight time, a WSK PZL Mielec M-18A, N2065S, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Wilmot, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. The aircraft was being operated by Wilmot Aviation Inc., under 14 CFR Part 137 when the accident occurred. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight for which no flight plan was filed. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the engine lost power immediately after lift off from a 2,900 foot grass airstrip. The pilot dumped the 500 gallons of chemicals being carried in the hopper prior to impacting the ground. The right wing sustained structural damage upon collision with a water well motor utilized to irrigate the rice paddy. The airplane came to rest on its belly at the edge of a rice paddy at the end of the airstrip. Examination of the engine by the owner's representative did not disclose any anomalies that would have prevented normal engine operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2065S](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2065S-2007-04-24), registration cancelled 2007-04-24, S/N 1Z024-16, built 1993 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A - Registry model: [WSK PZL Mielec M-18A](https://openairdocs.org/model/wsk-pzl-mielec-m-18a) (registry code 9810103) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Wsk-Pzl-K PZL ASZ-62IR](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wsk-pzl-k-pzl-asz-62ir) (registry code 67203, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 1Z024-16 - Engines: WSL PZL ASZ62-IR-M18 967 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Aerial application, Part 137 - Operator: Fredrick J. Quandt, doing business as Wilmot Aviation Inc. - Registered owner: Mid-Continental Aircraft - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special) ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 54; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: center; flight hours: 13,789 total, 2,230 in this make and model, 13,019 as pilot in command ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 270° at 4 knots - Visibility: 15 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 90 °F, dew point 79 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: GLH ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19950816024149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950816024149A), Aug 16, 1995: Mnmite M18LA, Parkdale, AR, Substantial damage. Lost power on liftoff. Dumped load. Landed rice paddy. Wing hit well motor. Reason power loss undetermined. ## Other investigations on N2065S (1) 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 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. 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. --- 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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