N2296Y
Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · built 1988
Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on June 7, 1971.
Register facts: FAA Aircraft Registry (Releasable Aircraft Database) (open data).
FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.
Safety history
- February 23, 2005Accident
The fatigue cracking of the planetary gear housing, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
Earlier aircraft with this registration
Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 1988 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried N2296Y.
- August 30, 1982Accident
THE PILOT WAS DEMONSTRATING AN AUTOROTATION TO A COMPANY OFFICAL. DURING THE FLARE, WHEN POWER WAS APPLIED, THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND AND A HARD LANDING WAS MADE. THE BENDIX FUEL CONTROL WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS AT CERTAIN TEST POINTS.
- May 31, 1969Accident
Inadequate Preflight Preparation And/Or Planning; Fuel Exhaustion. Factors: Fuel Quantity Gauge; Erratic