NONE · PZL-Mielec M-18T · 2004-07-12 · Pine Ridge, SD, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI04TA193
Event ID
20040803X01123
Type
Accident
Date
2004-07-12
Location
Pine Ridge, SD, USA
Coordinates
43.045833, -102.930557
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PZL-Mielec
Model
M-18T
Registration
N7077N
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The propeller went to an overspeed condition as a result of contamination of the propeller control unit due to improper servicing by the operator and the mechanic. A factor was the hilly terrain.