NTSB investigations: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A
65 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.
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| 1990 | 2 |
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| 1992 | 1 |
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| 2011 | 1 |
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| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
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| 2018 | 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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('9810103'))
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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" 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 GAA18CA502Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Dansville, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from crops during an agricultural application flight.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 GAA15CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M 18A · Nyssa, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA14CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M 18A · Blountstown, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR13LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18B · Caldwell, IDThe 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 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 CEN11LA512Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Anderson, INThe fatigue failure of the propeller governor speeder spring, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control engine output power.NTSB CEN10CA406Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Muncie, INThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the power line during an aerial application flight.NTSB ERA10CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPZL Mielec M18 · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN09LA534Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Audubon, IAA loss of engine power due to failure of the compressor turbine resulting from exposure to elevated operating temperatures for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA313Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · DeWitt, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the well stand-pipe during the takeoff climb.NTSB WPR09CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Mountain Home, IDThe 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 becoming airborne and colliding with a fence and terrain.NTSB SEA08CA168Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSL PZL Mielec · Caldwell, IDThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was a vehicle.NTSB DFW07LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk-Pzl Mielic M-18A · Tunica, MSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX07TA208Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Burns, ORA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB 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…NTSB ATL05LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Macedonia, SCThe fatigue cracking of the planetary gear housing, which resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB 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…NTSB 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.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 FTW04LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Dumas, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.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 MIA03LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Belle Glade, FLThe 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 and subsequent nose over. A factor in the accident was the…NTSB CHI03LA148Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Reydell, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during initial climb.NTSB MIA03CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Baxterville, MSThe 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 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.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 DEN02TA069Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Fillmore, UTthe 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 application materials (fire retardant slurry), the high…NTSB SEA02LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Rockford, WAThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning/decision to continue the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB FTW01LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Paris, TXthe loss of engine power for an undertermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA267Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL-Mielec M-18A · Jacksonville, ARthe 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 wing attachment fitting inspection.NTSB CHI00LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Mielec M-18A · Champion, NEthe undetermined uncontrolled descent.NTSB FTW00LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Mielec M-18A · Marmaduke, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB FTW00LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL-Mielec M-18A · Kilbourne, LAThe corrosion and fatigue cracking of the right wing attachment fitting, which resulted in the right wing separating in flight.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 LAX00LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL-Mielec M-18A · Williams, CAA momentary interruption in engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN99LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Mielec M-18A · Hasty, COThe 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 FTW99LA170Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Basile, LAThe 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 FTW99LA124Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Hickory Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB CHI98LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Dawson, NDthe 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 FTW98LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Roanoke, LAloss 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 CHI97LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Coopersville, MIthe pilot inadequate fuel system management which led to a fuel starvation.NTSB MIA97LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Clewiston, FLa forced landing as a result of an undetermined loss of engine power and subsequent impact with a railroad switching unit and nose over.NTSB 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.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 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.NTSB FTW96LA325Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPezetel M-18A · Mcgehee, ARfailure of the brake system for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent encounter with a ditch.NTSB FTW96LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Beedeville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.NTSB FTW96LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Mcgehee, ARa loss of engine power and subsequent engine fire for undetermined reasons.