NTSB investigations: WSK PZL Mielec M-18A, AR
17 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
| 1990 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
Where
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AR' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
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 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 FTW04LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Dumas, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI03LA148Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Reydell, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during initial climb.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 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 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 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 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.NTSB FTW95LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Wilmot, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW95LA192Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A Dromader · Gerome, ARThe pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB 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.NTSB FTW93LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Mielec M-18A Dromader · Wheatley, ARThe pilot's operation of the airplane beyond its takeoff performance limitations and inadvertent stall. A factor was high density altitude.NTSB FTW90DPG06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M18A · Hunter, ARLoss of part of the engine exhaust collector, as result of improper maintenance replacement/installation.NTSB FTW90DPG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M18A · Hunter, ARThe pilot's continued operation with a known malfunctioning engine.