# NTSB Accident SEA92LA219
> **WSK PZL MIELEC M-18A DROMADER** · 1992-04-13 · ROCKFORD, WA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA92LA219
- **Event ID:** 20001211X14535
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-04-13
- **Location:** ROCKFORD, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.479602, -117.13906
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** WSK PZL MIELEC
- **Model:** M-18A DROMADER
- **Registration:** N41891
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

IMPROPER USE OF RUDDER TRIM AND POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED AND LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT.

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