NTSB investigations: Pezetel ASZ-621R-M18

12 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Pezetel ASZ-621R-M18. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

19942026
NTSB investigations: Pezetel ASZ-621R-M18 per year, 1994–2026: 12 cases
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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.engine_model_code IN ('49800'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB ANC21LA094Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-3 · Bettles, AKThe seizure of the engine during flight for undetermined reasons, which led to a total loss of engine power.Aug 21, 2021 · N560TR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPZL Mielec M18 · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.May 22, 2010 · N80188 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPZL Warzawa-CNPSL PZL-104 Wilga 35A · Waukesha, WIThe pilot's decision to attempt flight following the initial loss of engine power and successful forced landing to a cornfield. An additional cause was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the furrowed cornfield…Apr 21, 2007 · N231E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05TA277Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Elko, NVthe 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 in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing…Aug 23, 2005 · N7077N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04TA147Accident · No injuriesFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Burns, ORThe 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 permitted the throttle cable to disconnect from the throttle…Jul 26, 2004 · N495WP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04TA193Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPZL-Mielec M-18T · Pine Ridge, SDThe 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.Jul 12, 2004 · N7077N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M18A · Votaw, TXA loss of engine power for undertermined reasons. Contributing factors included the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing and the lack of airspeed.Nov 22, 2002 · N6288M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00FA139Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Muskegon, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors relating to this accident were the low altitude and the trees.May 20, 2000 · N178RA · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Coopersville, MIthe pilot inadequate fuel system management which led to a fuel starvation.Aug 23, 1997 · N178RA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Waldenburg, ARthe pilot's improper planning/decision. The short runway and failure to use up to 10 degrees of flaps were related factors.Jun 20, 1997 · N148RA · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Mielec M-18A · Sinton, TXFuel starvation resulting from the failure of the engine driven fuel pump due to an undetermined reason. A factor was the soft terrain.Apr 13, 1997 · N6872 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A Dromader · Wheatley, ARTotal loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 27, 1994 · N148RA · Substantial damage