NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N8520V and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB WPR11LA279Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrawley, CAThe partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, which likely resulted from the failure of the piston connecting rod in cylinder number 3 due to hydraulic lock in that cylinder.NTSB LAX04CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCalipatria, CAthe failure of ground personnel to refuel the airplane with the proper fuel grade/octane, resulting in the airplane's loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to detect the fuel problem during a preflight inspection.
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N8520V and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20110623012599ACruise/Level Flight · Brawley, CAN8520V an S2R during the repositioning for part 137 aerial application operation attempted an emergency landing due to engine issues, during the emergency landing the aircraft struck railroad tracks and caught fire destroying the aircraft. The pilot suffered…Incident 20110311003159IGround/Ramp/Ma · Brawley, CAAfter landing pilot attempted to reposition aircraft to load spray material and fuel, pilot forgot to step on the left brake to spin the aircraft and aircraft rolled into the ditch. San FSDO report # 2011 WP09I005Accident 20040311005579AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Calipatria, CA(-23) Ground support personnel inadvertently serviced the fueling tank on the truck with jet fuel. The aircraft was fueled from the tank and began to lose power during cruise. The pilot was able to dump most of his chemical load before the engine seized. He…