ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 284642
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| Date: | Saturday 7 July 2007 |
| Time: | 11:18 LT |
| Type: |  PZL-Mielec M-18B Dromader |
| Owner/operator: | Doug Sly Aerial Spraying |
| Registration: | N14067 |
| MSN: | 1Z026-25 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1483 hours |
| Engine model: | WSK PZL Kalis PZL ASZ-621R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kyle, South Dakota -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Fire fighting |
| Departure airport: | Rapid City Regional Airport, SD (RAP/KRAP) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The agricultural application airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain while maneuvering for a public use aerial application of fire retardant. The pilot stated that he was approaching a fire location from the northwest. He was crossing a "burnt area from west to east across gently rolling terrain." When he crossed a ridgeline, he encountered a downdraft and the airplane "wanted to settle." The pilot "pushed [the] nose over and released [the] load." The pilot stated that the airplane would not recover before impacting terrain. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight. Gusty winds were present in the area at the time of the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an aerial application maneuver. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts, low altitude, and the reported downdraft.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI07TA201
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Sep-2022 19:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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