Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A DROMADER N2252Z
25 August 1992 · Mattawa, Washington, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 25 August 1992 at about 23:47 local time, a Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A DROMADER registered N2252Z, operated by B & R Aerial Crop Care, Inc, was involved in an accident near Mattawa, Washington, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 23:47
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Mattawa, Washington, United States
- Nearest airport
- Mattawa Airstrip (74WA)
- Coordinates
- 46.7993, -119.1505
- Aircraft
- Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A DROMADER
- Registration
- N2252Z
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- B & R Aerial Crop Care, Inc
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA92LA190
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
THE INADVERTENT LOCKING OF THE ACFT BRAKES WHILE LANDING BY THE PIC, RESULTING IN AN ACFT NOSE OVER ON THE GRAVEL STRIP.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY LOCKED THE BRAKES WHILE LANDING AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER ON THE GRAVEL LANDING STRIP.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 1992 | Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A DROMADER | Rockford, Washington, United States | A-1 Aviation Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 23 Sep 1993 | Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A DROMADER | Frogmore, Louisiana, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 27 Aug 1994 | Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A DROMADER | Wheatley, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Aug 1995 | Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A | Wilmot, Arkansas, United States | Fredrick J. Quandt | No injuries | - |
| 14 Jul 1995 | Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A DROMADER | Clinton, Missouri, United States | Kratz, Mike | No injuries | - |
| 9 Apr 1995 | Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A DROMADIER | Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 1992 | Cessna 172M | Olympia, Washington, United States | Center O Flying Club | No injuries | - |
| 11 Nov 1992 | Cessna 210N | Spokane, Washington, United States | Soft Water Service Company | No injuries | - |
| 17 Nov 1992 | Cessna 172M | Vancouver, Washington, United States | Tabooma Flyers Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 3 May 1992 | Pilatus B-4 PC 11A | Wenatchee, Washington, United States | Butler, John | Fatal | 1 |
| 5 May 1992 | Rockwell S2R | St. John, Washington, United States | Larmie Aviation, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 7 May 1992 | Fairchild 24W-40 | Toledo, Washington, United States | McKenney, Robert E. | No injuries | - |