# NTSB Accident LAX05TA277
> **WSK PZL Mielec M-18A** · 2005-08-23 · Elko, NV, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX05TA277
- **Event ID:** 20051019X01690
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-08-23
- **Location:** Elko, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.02, -115.754997
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** WSK PZL
- **Model:** Mielec M-18A
- **Registration:** N7077N
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to adequately plan for the wind direction and speed during a fire retardant delivery flight, which led to a loss of true airspeed, failure to attain a proper climb rate, and the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.  Contributing factors were the high, gusty, tailwind conditions.

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