Fatal NTSB investigations: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A
12 cases on aircraft the registry lists as WSK PZL Mielec M-18A. 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
| 1993 | 1 |
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| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
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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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND 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"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.
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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
AND 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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CEN21FA314Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPZL Mielec M18 · Seiling, OKThe 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 failed to detect the initial corrosion and crack before it…NTSB ERA16LA209Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M 18A · Brunswick, NCThe 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 certificated maximum gross weight and the operator's improper or…NTSB CEN13LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPZL Mielec M-18A · Jennings, LAThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with guy wires during an aerial application flight.NTSB LAX04GA243Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · St. George, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, resulting in a stall and loss of control.NTSB LAX04TA161Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Safford, AZA 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. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel…NTSB ATL02LA146Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Indianola, MSThe 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 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.NTSB FTW97FA193Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPezetel M-18A · Wilmot, ARfailure 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 factors were: the prevailing high winds and the lack of a visible…NTSB MIA96GA138Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M18A · Kinston, NCa 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 FTW96LA159Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Hughes, LAthe pilot exceeding the maximum authorized crosswind component of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind and the side sloping runway.NTSB FTW95LA192Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A Dromader · Gerome, ARThe pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB FTW93LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A Dromader · Frogmore, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline. A factor was the dusk light condition.