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| Date: | Monday 2 June 2003 |
| Time: | 06:30 LT |
| Type: |  PZL M-18A Dromader |
| Owner/operator: | Bear Bayou Ag Service Inc. |
| Registration: | N135RA |
| MSN: | 1Z0133 |
| Engine model: | WSK PZL Kalis PZL ASZ-62IR |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Reydell, Arkansas -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Reydell, AR (KPVT) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The agricultural airplane was on initial climb from a private airstrip when it encountered a large whirlwind and turned 90 degrees to the right. The left main landing gear subsequently contacted the ground. The airplane then nosed over. Reported winds 18 miles west of the accident site were 130 degrees between 3 to 7 knots.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during initial climb.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI03LA148
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 12:52 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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