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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. Fortunately, no occupants were injured; however, the aircraft was extensively damaged. While on its takeoff roll along Runway 26, the aircraft ground looped and went off the right side of the runway as the wings collapsed.
The aircraft had been on display at the just-concluded 2019 National Championship Air Races (aka: Reno Air Races) which is where this photo was taken four days ago. High winds on the final day of the races yesterday had caused the cancellation of the Biplane Gold Medal race, and those strong winds had carried over into today. The pilot of "Draco," owner Mike Patey, was reportedly attempting to depart RTS in advance of the arrival of a weather front with even stronger wind gusts.
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Aircraft ground looped attempting departure.
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| Date | Aircraft | Origin | Destination | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-Jul-2025 | Unknown | Near Sparta, WI | Near Sparta, WI | First seen 01:42PM CDT | Last seen 01:46PM CDT | 0:03 |
| 19-Jul-2025 | Unknown | Near Black River Falls, WI | Near Black River Falls, WI | First seen 12:47PM CDT | Last seen 12:52PM CDT | 0:05 |
| 19-Jul-2025 | Unknown | Bemidji Rgnl (KBJI) | Bemidji Rgnl (KBJI) | 10:01AM CDT | 10:05AM CDT (?) | 0:03 |
| 18-Jul-2025 | Unknown | Pembina Muni (KPMB) | Pembina Muni (KPMB) | 06:00PM CDT | 06:24PM CDT (?) | 0:24 |
| 18-Jul-2025 | Unknown | Near Morden, Manitoba | Near Altona, MB | First seen 02:32PM CDT | Last seen 03:20PM CDT | 0:47 |
| 18-Jul-2025 | Unknown | Near Devils Lake, ND | Near Grafton, ND | First seen 10:49AM CDT | Last seen 11:17AM CDT | 0:28 |
| 16-Jul-2025 | Unknown | Near Virden, Manitoba | Near Moosomin, SK | First seen 12:57PM CST | Last seen 01:09PM CST | 0:12 |
| 16-Jul-2025 | Unknown | Near Virden, Manitoba | Near Virden, Manitoba | First seen 08:52AM CDT | Last seen 08:53AM CDT | 0:00 |
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