# NTSB Accident FTW00LA267
> **PZL-Mielec M-18A** · 2000-09-21 · JACKSONVILLE, AR, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW00LA267
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21985
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-09-21
- **Location:** JACKSONVILLE, AR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.859241, -92.120323
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PZL-Mielec
- **Model:** M-18A
- **Registration:** N81548
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the corrosion and fatigue cracking of the right wing attachment fitting, which resulted in the right wing separating in flight.  A factor was the failure of the operator to perform the recommended wing attachment fitting inspection.

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