Accident PZL M-18A Dromader N7015N, Friday 27 June 1997

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Date:	Friday 27 June 1997
Time:	09:50 LT
Type:	PZL M-18A Dromader
Owner/operator:	Mitchell Flying Service
Registration:	N7015N
MSN:	120-18
Engine model:	WSK ASZ-621R-16
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Manito, IL - United States of America
Phase:	Take off
Nature:	Agricultural
Departure airport:	(C45)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot reported that he departed runway 22 using 40 inches of manifold pressure. During takeoff climb, the engine lost power. As the pilot attempted to dump the chemical load, the engine regained full power. The pilot reported that the airplane was too low, and it impacted a powerline, then impacted the ground. The airplane bounced back into the air. The pilot reported that he flew back to land, and received confirmation that the landing gear were operable before he landed. He flew for about a total of five minutes before making an uneventful landing. Witnesses reported that the engine sounded fine as the airplane was taxiied back to the hangar. The engine was inspected, and no anomaly was found.

Probable Cause: loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).

Accident investigation: