It was a […] The crash happened because he decided to fly on a windy day, and long story short, a giant gust of wind slam dunked Draco to the ground shortly after takeoff. "Accident PZL-104 Draco Turbine Wilga N123T, 16 Sep 2019". 26.8k Armyguy1534. +1 1.6 years ago. ^ Patey, Mike, Draco crash today, retrieved 2019-10-01 ^ Gross, Sam. All rights reserved. Dramatic Draco crash caught on video By Dave Calderwood | 17th September 2019 10:27 Europe/London Extraordinary footage has emerged of Draco, the turbine powered Wilga show aircraft built and flown by Mike Patey, suffering a devastating ground loop followed by an equally unusual video by Patey explaining what happened. By Plane and Pilot Updated September 18, 2019 Save Article. At the same time, the biggest news is that no one was hurt. Draco has stunned short takeoff and landing enthusiasts around the country with its outstanding STOL capabilities. It was developed to be the ultimate high-elevation bushplane. Patey competed in the Valdez STOL Competition this … 24.0k JohnnyBoythePilot. A pretty epic race-winning STOL aircraft, and this year’s winner of the 2018 High Sierra STOL Drag competition. DRACO Wilga 2000 Bush Plane. Draco started life as a PZL-104MA Wilga 2000, which already had impressive short take off and landing (STOL) capabilities for a 4 seater. Draco creator Mike Patey built it from a stock Wilga PZL 104. ^ "Gelatik, Tahap Awal Produksi Pesawat Terbang di Indonesia". Patey’s Wilga was the final serial number of the Wilga 2000 produced in the early 2000s. Unless you live in a vacuum, by now you know that Draco crashed yesterday while taking off from Reno Stead Airport. 165k AN2Felllla 2.6 years ago × Spotlight Airplane ... Draco crashes real men do cry @AZAMGAMING +7 1.5 years ago. Patey was taking off in very gusty conditions at Reno Stead, with winds registering to greater than 40 knots with a big crosswind component. Mike Patey is ok and with no major injuries to him or anyone else. Anonymous Monday, September 23, 2019 at 12:24:00 PM EDT. Reply. The Top 10 Planes Of All Time: WARNING: This List Goes To 11. PZL-104 Wilga 2000 "Draco" [Alive?] Advertisement. The airplane achieved instant fame for its beyond-the-edge STOL performance and other worldly looks. Posted: 9/17/2019 5:50:57 AM EDT Quote History. The steady state crosswind component for the accident flight was 15 knots, with gusting winds, the crosswind component for the accident flight was 24 knots. Unless you live in a vacuum, by now you know that Draco crashed yesterday while taking off from Reno Stead Airport. For about half as much money he could have had a light turbine helicopter that would have done the mission better, cheaper, and more safely. The video shows "Draco," incredible turboprop STOL plane built from the skeleton of a Wilga, crash land. © 2021 Madavor Media, LLC. For incident video and pilot's narrative, see YouTube video titled "Draco crash today". 861 YaBoiAzam. DRACO, a modified Wilga with 680 SHP, drooped ailerons, massive flaps and leading-edge devices, has demonstrated genuinely mind-bending short takeoff and landing performance. × Spotlight Airplane ... Draco crashes real men do cry @AZAMGAMING +7 1.6 years ago. This guy had over one million into his aircraft fucked around and crashed it. And mind you, it was a plane like no other. Quoted: Now where will he find another Wilga airframe? In his video, Patey describes his plan for bringing his highly modified Wilga back to life.Mike Patey. Now where will he find another Wilga airframe? F. We lost a legend today. What do you get when you put a turbine engine on one of the most versatile of all bush planes? Subscribed. 65.3k Chancey21. Reply Delete. If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can, Other occurrences involving this aircraft. Plane and Pilot expands upon the vast base of knowledge and experience from aviation’s most reputable influencers to inspire, educate, entertain and inform. Huge Milestone: Piper Has FAA Certification For Autoland In M600, Autopsy Results For Pilot, Passengers In Kobe Bryant Crash. The occupants, Mike Patey, his wife and fellow pilot Chandra Brooks Patey, weren’t injured in the mishap, thank goodness. This information is added by users of ASN. aviation-safety.net. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information. Or Poland. The plane ground-looped as it was taking off, going off the side of the runway and spinning around, catching a wing and raising a cloud of dust. The aircraft banked to the right side of the runway, coming down hard and causing a wing and landing gear … RIP +3 1.6 years ago. Video Special: King Air Gear Collapses On Landing! Based on a PZL Wilga airframe, the airplane was fitted with a 680-SHP Pratt & Whitney PT6A-28. Photo of The Week: Our Christmas List: A $72,000 Mach .84 Jet. Yesterday, the famed custom Wilga bush plane built by Mike Patey, crashed on takeoff from Reno-Stead airport. … Aviation Breakthroughs Oddities/Milestones: Personal Jets. View Quote View All Quotes. By now, you’ve seen Mike Patey’s remarkable video explaining in detail the crash of his equally remarkable Draco custom STOL aircraft. Follow him on Instagram, @highalphaairshows. Posted: 9/17/2019 5:41:55 AM EDT Quote History. What Pilots Can Learn From The Draco Crash. 65.6k Chancey21. September 16, 2019 By David Tulis, Julie Summers Walker “I made mistakes,” said Mike Patey, a few hours after he survived a horrendous takeoff crash documented on social media that “completely destroyed” the popular short takeoff and landing aircraft Draco at … The airplane ground looped during its takeoff roll at KRTS. But Draco … 26.9k Armyguy1534. Big sad +1 1.6 years ago. Mike Patey announces major restoration of turbine Wilga after devastating crash. Replies. https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/article/draco-destroyed-video-of-the-crash Mike Patey And His Wife Are Both Uninjured. Draco crashes leaving Reno in high cross winds. The tens of thousands of fans of the turbine-powered super STOL Draco can breathe a big sigh of relief. Winds were picking up and there was a strong gusting crosswind at the time of takeoff. 165k AN2Felllla 2.7 years ago . PZL-104 Wilga 2000 "Draco" [Alive?] https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief.aspx?ev_id=20190916X74851&key=1, Updated [Total occupants, Source, Embed code, Narrative], Updated [Time, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Accident report, ], Updated [Departure airport, Destination airport, Narrative, Accident report, ], Unless otherwise stated: copyright © 1996-2021 Aviation Safety Network (ASN). During takeoff, as he "rolled on the power," the right wing started to lift so he corrected with full control input left but the airplane rolled to the right and impacted terrain. The tens of thousands of fans of the turbine-powered super STOL Draco can breathe a big sigh of relief. They built more than one. The occupants, Mike Patey, his wife and fellow pilot Chandra Brooks Patey, weren’t injured in the mishap, thank goodness. "Small airplane crash at Reno-Stead was famous 'Draco' piloted by Mike Patey". America’s owner-flown aircraft enthusiasts and active-pilot resource, delivered to your inbox! A PZL-104 Draco Turbine Wilga belonging to Mike Patey was substantially damaged departing from Reno-Stead Airport (KRTS) in Nevada Monday. Aerotrader, most likely. 861 YaBoiAzam. The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that prior to departure, while he refueled the airplane and taxied to the runway, the wind was "picking up and gusting" but "were comfortably within [his] personal and aircraft limits." Quoted: They built more than one. Reply. View Quote. The DRACO can climb at 4,000 feet per minute and cruise at 180mph. I thought I’d share it here for everyone else wondering who would actually build a beast like this. Mike Patey and his wife Chandra are uninjured after Draco, the incredible turboprop STOL plane Mike Patey made, ground looped and was destroyed. Big sad +1 1.6 years ago. Aerotrader, most likely. The pilot was departing before a weather front arrived at the airport. Fortunately, no occupants were injured; however, the aircraft was extensively damaged. Draco was based on a Polish Wilga STOL aircraft which is no longer under production; the last aircraft was ... And they wonder why. little late but.... lost this flying beast +2 1.5 years ago. Or Poland. Very sad day. ^ Ranter, Harro. Plane and Pilot builds on more than 50 years of serving pilots and owners of aircraft with the goal of empowering our readers to improve their knowledge and enthusiasm for aviation. “A PZL-104 Draco Turbine Wilga crashed during takeoff from Reno-Stead Airport, NV (KRTS). But Draco was destroyed. View All Quotes. The airplane achieved instant fame for its beyond-the-edge STOL performance and other worldly looks. The pilot added that he did not get a wind check. Video by Jason Somes. Draco, a wilga which was heavily modified for STOL, has crashed, and is completely destroyed (the pilot, Mike Patey, is fine). +1 1.6 years ago. Become a member and get exclusive access to articles, contests and more! By now, you’ve seen Mike Patey’s remarkable video explaining in detail the crash of his equally remarkable Draco custom STOL aircraft. Photo by Jim Raeder. Reno Gazette Journal. At this year's EAA AirVenture air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, many were calling … little late but.... lost this flying beast +2 1.6 years ago. Although the aircraft was heavily damaged, it would appear that turboprop/engine mount and more could be swapped on to another Wilga and have another go after refurbishment - would please so many admirers. F. We lost a legend today. DRACO is Mike Patey’s turboprop STOL Wilga on steroids. Fortunately, all on board were unhurt but the highly customized turbine-powered bush plane didn’t fare so well. Based on a PZL Wilga airframe, the airplane was fitted with a 680-SHP Pratt & Whitney PT6A-28. Plane is a total loss. Retrieved 2019-10-01. The left wing lifted during takeoff. Unsubscribe In 1 collection by Dood3. Subscribe. Retrieved 2019-10-01. RIP +3 1.6 years ago. Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain bank control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, resulting in a loss of control in flight and subsequent impact with terrain. FlightAware Luftfahrtfotos: PZL-OKECIE Wilga 2000(N123T), This is the highly modified PZL-104 Turbine Wilga 2000 "Draco" that crashed earlier today while attempting to take off from Reno Stead Airport in strong winds. It intrigued me so much I started to look for more information on the plane and its owner. Hopefully this thing gets rebuilt. Our hearts go out to Mike and his family on the loss of an incredible plane. 24.0k JohnnyBoythePilot.