WSK PZL MIELEC M 18A
Nyssa, OR — June 23, 2015
Event Information
| Date | June 23, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA135 |
| Event ID | 20150625X04520 |
| Location | Nyssa, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.89778, -116.99000 |
| Airport | BYBEE FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | WSK PZL MIELEC |
| Model | M 18A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Full 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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.