# NTSB Accident WPR10FA387
> **PZL MIELEC M18** · 2010-08-06 · Meridian, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR10FA387
- **Event ID:** 20100806X00925
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2010-08-06
- **Location:** Meridian, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.109443, -121.883888
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PZL MIELEC
- **Model:** M18
- **Registration:** N70461
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Long-term deterioration of multiple engine fuel vaporizers that led to material failure of multiple turbine blades, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the exceedance of specified engine inspection intervals and the unsuitable forced landing location.

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