Runway excursion Accident PZL M-18A Dromader N2159C, Tuesday 23 June 2015

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Date:	Tuesday 23 June 2015
Time:	06:18 LT
Type:	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
Other fatalities:	0
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: