ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 284617
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| Date: | Wednesday 11 July 2007 |
| Time: | 09:50 LT |
| Type: |  PZL-Mielec M-18A Dromader |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N4305T |
| MSN: | 1Z022-11 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5665 hours |
| Engine model: | WSK-PZL-K PZL ASZ-621R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Tunica, Mississippi -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Tunica Municipal Airport, MS (UTM/KUTA) |
| Tunica Municipal Airport, MS (UTM/KUTA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The tailwheel equipped airplane experienced a loss of engine power during an aerial application flight. The 1,137-hour commercial pilot reported that he was maneuvering during a local flight when the radial engine began to lose power. The pilot checked his fuel gauges and reported both tanks indicated one-quarter capacity remaining. Due to his low proximity to the ground, the pilot was unable to safely restore engine power and the pilot elected to perform a forced landing in a cornfield. Upon landing, the left main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft subsequently nosed-over and came to rest in the inverted position. The reason for the reported loss of engine power could not be determined.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DFW07LA154
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Sep-2022 19:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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