Runway excursion Accident PZL M-18A Dromader N2159C,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 290974
 
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Date:Tuesday 23 June 2015
Time:06:18 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic M18 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
PZL M-18A Dromader
Owner/operator:Bybee Air Service Inc
Registration: N2159C
MSN: 1Z024-21
Year of manufacture:1994
Total airframe hrs:4490 hours
Engine model:Honeywell/Garrett 331-IOU
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Nyssa, Oregon -   United States of America
Phase: Take off
Nature:Agricultural
Departure airport:Nyssa, OR (970G)
Destination airport:Nyssa, OR (970G)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the airplane rolled over a bump on the runway surface and became airborne. The airplane descended to the runway while operating at takeoff power, resulting in a departure end runway excursion and collided with terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage and rudder.

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the flight that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.

Accident investigation:
cover
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: GAA15CA135
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 2 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB GAA15CA135

Location

Revision history:

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