PZL-Okecie PZL-104 WILGA 80, N9726N: Accident occurred May 13, 2017 at Talkeetna Airport (PATK) and incident occurred July 28, 2016 in Iliamna, Alaska

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage

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http://registry.faa.gov/N9726N

Location: Talkeetna, AK
Accident Number: ANC17CA023
Date & Time: 05/13/2017, 1730 AKD
Registration: N9726N
Aircraft: WSK-PZL WARZAWA-OKECIE PZL 104 WILGA 80
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Ferry 

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that during the landing roll the airplane veered slightly left of the runway centerline. To correct for the veer, the pilot applied right rudder, and the airplane subsequently veered to the right. The pilot was unable to regain directional control, and the airplane continued off the right side of the runway encountering soft gravel which resulted in a rapid right ground loop. The left landing gear leg fractured and the left wing and elevator impacted the runway surface substantially damaging the left aileron and fuselage.

The pilot stated that he had no experience flying this model of airplane on wheels. According to the airplane owner, the PZL-104 Wilga's rudder and brake system are unique and can be difficult to operate. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline Transport; Flight Instructor; Flight Engineer
Age: 60, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Single-engine
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 03/23/2017
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 03/26/2016
Flight Time:   (Estimated) 10001 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1 hours (Total, this make and model), 4059 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 30 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 10 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: WSK-PZL WARZAWA-OKECIE
Registration: N9726N
Model/Series: PZL 104 WILGA 80
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1980
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: CF139510
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 05/09/2016, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3086 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 658.7 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: PZL
ELT: C91  installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: M-14
Registered Owner: Jerry Jacques
Rated Power: 260 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: PATK, 356 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 0153 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 335°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 4600 ft agl
Visibility (RVR): 
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: / None
Wind Direction: 140°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: /
Altimeter Setting: 29.61 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 9°C / 8°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: WILLOW, AK (UUO)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Talkeetna, AK (TKA)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time:
Type of Airspace:  Class E

Airport Information

Airport: TALKEETNA (TKA)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 364 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 36
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3500 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None

Latitude, Longitude:  62.319167, -150.094167 (est)

July 28, 2016:  Aircraft lost power and made a forced landing.

Date: 28-JUL-16
Time: 17:53:00Z
Regis#: N9726N
Aircraft Make: PZL OKECIE
Aircraft Model: PZL104
Event Type: Incident
Highest Injury: None
Damage: Minor
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
City: ILIAMNA
State: Alaska