N7813T

Substantial
Minor

WSK-PZL MEILEC PZL M18BS/N: 1Z026-27

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 20, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA358
Location
Rockland, ID
Event ID
20090720X83641
Coordinates
42.555278, -112.904998
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during an aerial application reversal turn.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7813T
Make
WSK-PZL MEILEC
Serial Number
1Z026-27
Year Built
1996
Model / ICAO
PZL M18B

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AGRIJET INC
Address
PO BOX 21
Status
Deregistered
City
ABERDEEN
State / Zip Code
ID 83210-0021
Country
United States

Analysis

During an agricultural aerial application flight near hilly terrain, the pilot pulled up at the end of an application run in order to execute his reversal turn. During the pull-up/turn sequence, the airplane encountered a localized wind shear, which resulted in the airplane's nose dropping down and to the right. Although the pilot attempted a recovery, he did not have enough altitude to do so, and therefore the airplane impacted the terrain. The pilot reported that there was no indication of problems with the flight controls or the engine. The impact sequence resulted in substantial damage to both the fuselage and the wings.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA358