# Wright C7BA series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 67017
- Manufacturer (registry): WRIGHT
- Model: C7BA SERIES
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 800 hp
- Installed in: 25 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-c7ba-series

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (25)

- [N17376](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17376): [Deterding Jame Louis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DETERDING%20JAME%20LOUIS), [Pond Creek, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Pond%20Creek), S/N 1253
- [N1742R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1742R): [International Air Service Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1949, S/N 49-1742
- [N24111](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24111): [Sierra Aeronautics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIERRA%20AERONAUTICS%20LLC), [Franklin, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Franklin), built 1955, S/N 55237
- [N2814G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2814G): [Naca 130 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NACA%20130%20LLC), [Cameron Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Cameron%20Park), built 1949, S/N 49-1534A
- [N28RE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28RE): [250 Logistics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/250%20LOGISTICS%20LLC), [Mount Pleasant, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mount%20Pleasant), S/N 51-7789
- [N31611](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31611): [Sierra Aeronautics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIERRA%20AERONAUTICS%20LLC), [Franklin, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Franklin), built 1956, S/N 56-4255
- [N32533](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32533): [Sierra Aeronautics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIERRA%20AERONAUTICS%20LLC), [Franklin, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Franklin), built 1957, S/N 55-1062
- [N443FD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N443FD): [Robertson Donald M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBERTSON%20DONALD%20M), [Sussex, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Sussex), built 1955, S/N 55-1046
- [N4941X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4941X): [Hohl Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOHL%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Donnellson, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Donnellson), built 1975, S/N 5002R
- [N4949X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4949X): [Morris Ag Air & Sons Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORRIS%20AG%20AIR%20%26%20SONS%20INC), [Orovada, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Orovada), built 1975, S/N 5010R
- [N4984X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4984X): [Foster Floyd W DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOSTER%20FLOYD%20W%20DBA), [Coahoma, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Coahoma), built 1975, S/N 5029R
- [N4990X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4990X): [Simpson Don DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMPSON%20DON%20DBA), [Bryan, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bryan), built 1975, S/N 5035R
- [N4992X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4992X): [Ruhe Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUHE%20SALES%20LLC), [Leipsic, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Leipsic), built 1975, S/N 5037R
- [N5013X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5013X): [Pro-Aire LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRO-AIRE%20LLC), [Pipestone, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Pipestone), built 1975, S/N 5046R
- [N5016X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5016X): [Towe Lannie K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOWE%20LANNIE%20K), [Madison, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Madison), built 1975, S/N 5048R
- [N5021X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5021X): [Jones Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20AVIATION%20INC), [Biggs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Biggs), built 1975, S/N 5053R
- [N5023X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5023X): [Morten Jesse L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORTEN%20JESSE%20L), [Larimore, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Larimore), built 1975, S/N 5055R
- [N5024X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5024X): [Envoy Air Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENVOY%20AIR%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Leipsic, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Leipsic), built 1975, S/N 5056R
- [N5040X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5040X): [Anderson Aerial Spraying Svc Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20AERIAL%20SPRAYING%20SVC%20INC), [Canby, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Canby), built 1975, S/N 5070R
- [N5251V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5251V): [Powered By Stinky LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POWERED%20BY%20STINKY%20LLC), [York, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/York), built 1949, S/N 49-1654
- [N699](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N699): [Vortex Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VORTEX%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Biloxi, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Biloxi), S/N 51-3479A
- [N7226C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7226C): [Glover William Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOVER%20WILLIAM%20SCOTT), [Mount Pleasant, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mount%20Pleasant), S/N 85938
- [N9102Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9102Z): [Morlock Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORLOCK%20INC), [Crossville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Crossville), built 1951, S/N 50-201
- [N91535](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91535): [Engelskirger Karl D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGELSKIRGER%20KARL%20D), [Valley City, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Valley%20City), built 1958, S/N 49-1535
- [N94475](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94475): [Sierra Aeronautics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIERRA%20AERONAUTICS%20LLC), [Franklin, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Franklin), built 1952, S/N 130141

## NTSB investigations (66, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN26LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA221), May 20, 2026: Rockwell International S-2R (N4990X), Gause, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the separated wing fuel tank screen and sealant debris in the fuel tank.
- [NTSB WPR20CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA153), May 23, 2020: Ayres S 2R (N5573X), Artois, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC17FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA047), Aug 22, 2017: Rockwell International S 2R (N5022X), Calipatria, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because of the extensive thermal damage from the postcrash fire.
- [NTSB CEN13LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA323), Jun 1, 2013: Rockwell International S-2R (N4946X), Hamlin, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to land the airplane with a crosswind that exceeded the airplane's capabilities.
- [NTSB ERA13LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA018), Oct 12, 2012: Sikorsky S-55B (N443FD), Yorktown, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to perform a downwind precautionary landing and the helicopter’s resultant settling with power and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA094), Jan 10, 2011: Rockwell International S-2R (N4977X), Oakley, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: An in-flight collision with an unmarked meteorological evaluation tower (MET) during an aerial application flight due to the pilot's failure to see and avoid the obstacle. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN10LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA404), Jul 9, 2010: Rockwell International S-2R (N4992X), Deshler, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA189), Jul 23, 2005: Rockwell International S-2R (N4946X), Hamlin, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the propeller blade seal resulting in an oil leak. Contributing factors were the limited forward visibility and lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB SEA02FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA091), May 30, 2002: Sikorsky CH-19E (N94475), Plains, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: Power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA131), Jul 14, 2001: Rockwell International S-2R (N5011X), Nez Perce, ID, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA01FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA127), Jul 10, 2001: Rockwell S-2R-1200 (N4947X), Cottonwood, ID, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while dropping fire retardant. Factors include low visibility with smoke.
- [NTSB ATL98LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA121), Aug 25, 1998: Rockwell S-2R (N5506X), Colquitt, GA, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance of known equipment, resulted in the collision with the field irrigation system.
- [NTSB ATL98LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA107), Aug 8, 1998: Rockwell S-2R (N5033X), Dothan, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fuel Exhaustion due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. A factor was the power line.
- [NTSB SEA98LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA138), Jul 16, 1998: Rockwell S-2R (N5036X), Burley, ID, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: A failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft due to inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA97LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA088), Apr 18, 1997: Rockwell S-2R (N4978X), Prescott, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance from uneven/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA158), Mar 11, 1994: Rockwell S-2R (N4977X), Tacna, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: a catastrophic internal engine failure for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the dark nighttime lighting conditions.
- [NTSB MIA92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA094), Mar 7, 1992: Rockwell S-2R (N4942X), Hollandale, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO CHECK THE FUEL TANK FOR CONTAMINANTS BEFORE DEPARTURE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION.
- [NTSB LAX89DUJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUJ10), Sep 14, 1989: Ayres S-2R (N4977X), Yuma, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER LANDING ON A DRY GRAVEL RUNWAY.
- [NTSB MKC89LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA018), Nov 1, 1988: Rockwell S2R (N5517X), Sublette, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL88DKG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG08), Jun 16, 1988: Sikorsky S-55B (N6489), Valdosta, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC87LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA164), Aug 15, 1987: Rockwell S-2R (N4949X), Mediapolis, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW87LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA101), Apr 23, 1987: Sikorsky S-55B (N414A), De Quincy, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL86LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA230), Aug 27, 1986: Rockwell S-2R (N5042X), Shellman, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA86LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA178), Jul 24, 1986: Ayres S-2R (N5017X), Kuna, ID, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC86LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA091), Apr 17, 1986: Rockwell S-2R (N4949X), Salem, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX86FVG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVG02), Mar 21, 1986: Sikorsky S-55 (N8327), Afton, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA86FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA033), Nov 23, 1985: North American T-28A (N9867C), Lantana, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DEN84LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA230), Jul 20, 1984: Sikorsky S-55B (N24111), Richey, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX83LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA215), May 4, 1983: North American Rockwell S2R800 (N4985X), Fallon, NV, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI82DA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA150), May 4, 1982: Sikorsky S-55B (N16861), Otsego, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW82DA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA088), Mar 9, 1982: Rockwell S-2R (N4987X), Hughes, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FVG58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVG58), Aug 5, 1981: Rockwell S-2R (N4989X), Clarksburg, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80FLD93](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FLD93), Aug 27, 1980: Sikorsky S-55B (N31611), Titusville, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEP42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEP42), Aug 3, 1980: Sikorsky CH-19E (N94475), Plover, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEK18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEK18), Jul 2, 1980: Sikorsky S-55B (N16861), Rushville, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRG46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRG46), Jun 11, 1980: Aero Comdr S2R (N4989X), Beeville, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DQD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DQD08), May 26, 1980: Aero-Comdr S24 (N5018X), Mesilla, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FCQ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCQ33), Jun 24, 1979: Rockwell S2R (N5008X), Hoxie, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FLD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLD24), Dec 19, 1978: Sikorsky S-55B (N6489), Haines, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78DKJ85](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DKJ85), Aug 28, 1978: Aero Comdr S2R (N5030X), Montgomery, AL, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FQG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FQG48), Aug 21, 1978: Snow S-2R (N4946X), Plainview, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DVG68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG68), Jul 26, 1978: Sikorsky H-19 (N32533), Gerber, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DPG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPG42), Jun 4, 1978: Na Rockwell S2R (N4940X), Palestine, AR, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78DRG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRG27), Mar 11, 1978: Snow S2R (N4983X), Beeville, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPM01-201343), Oct 1, 1976: Sikorsky S-55B (N2305), Tulsa, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DCQ70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCQ70), Aug 4, 1976: Aero-Comdr 600S2R (N5016X), Leoti, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYA44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYA44), Aug 2, 1976: Aero Comdr 600S2R (N4990X), Rexburg, ID, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DVG68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVG68), Apr 27, 1976: Aero Comdr 600S2R (N4983X), Colusa, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPG34), Nov 18, 1975: Sikorsky S-55B (N15187), Little Rock, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DER29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER29), Sep 26, 1975: Sikorsky S-55B (N17376), Eden Prairie, MN, substantial damage

All 66: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-c7ba-series/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (66, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20260520009079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260520009079A), May 20, 2026: Rockwell International S-2R (N4990X), Gause, TX, Substantial damage. On 05/20/2026, aircraft [privacy data omitted] arrived at a scheduled fungicide application site. The aircraft sprayed 140 acres with no issues with the…
- [Accident 20200523007169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200523007169A), May 23, 2020: Rockwell International S-2R (N5573X), Artois, CA, Destroyed. The pilot was attempting to land his aircraft, N5573X, at cook strip south of willows, CA on may 24, 2020. After he landed he tapped the brakes and the…
- [Accident 20170822011669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170822011669A), Aug 22, 2017: Rockwell International S-2R (N5022X), Calipatria, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On August 22, 2017, about 1100 pacific daylight time, a Rockwell S-2R, N5022X, impacted terrain about 9 miles east of Calipatria, California. The crash was…
- [Accident 20130601009069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130601009069A), Jun 1, 2013: Rockwell International S-2R (N4946X), Hamlin, TX, Substantial damage. On June 1, 2013 at 1030AM CST, N4946X, a Rockwell, ayres-thrush S-2, serial number 5007R, aircraft registered to tri county sprayers, inc. (T7CG), was landing…
- [Accident 20121012026529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121012026529A), Oct 12, 2012: Sikorsky S-55B (N443FD), Yorktown Height, NY, Destroyed. On October 12, 2012 [privacy data omitted], holder of commercial pilot certificate no. [privacy data omitted] Acted as pilot in command (PIC) of a Sikorsky…
- [Incident 20120717029029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120717029029I), Jul 17, 2012: Rockwell International S-2R (N4942X), Brownsville, TN, Substantial damage. FSDO was not aware of this incident until operator was called for a surveilance visit in January 2013 to view aircraft, aircraft logs and records. At that…
- [Accident 20110110000469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110110000469A), Jan 10, 2011: Rockwell In S-2R (N4977X), Oakley, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On JANUARY10, 2011, at 1057 PST, a Rockwell S2R N4977X registered to alexander ag flying was flying below 200 feet heading approximately 210 degrees as he flew…
- [Accident 20100709043619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100709043619A), Jul 9, 2010: Rockwell In S-2R (N4992X), Deshler, OH, Substantial damage. During aerial application process the a/c engine experienced an uncommanded return from full power to minimum fuel flow power. PIC attempted to cycle power…
- [Accident 20050723015419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050723015419A), Jul 23, 2005: Ayres S2R (N4946X), Roby, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 23, 2005, at approximately 0900 CDT, the pilot of an Ayres thrush S-2R aircraft lost power during an aerial spraying application and subsequently…
- [Incident 20020808022579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020808022579I), Aug 8, 2002: Ayres S2R (N5042X), Searcy, AR, Substantial damage. (-23) Second landing of the day on touchdown pilot states that tail wheel hit a bump where runway transitions from grass to asphalt. At that point tail wheel…
- [Accident 20020530012149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020530012149A), May 30, 2002: Orlhel CH19ESKRSKY (N94475), Plains, MT, No damage. (-23) On may 30, 2002, at 1730 MDT, a Sikorsky CH-19E owned and operated by tri-corp, a FAR 133 external load operator (tcol) lost power while performing…
- [Accident 20010713020719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010713020719A), Jul 13, 2001: Ayres S2R (N5011X), Nezperce, ID, No damage. (-23) On July 13, 2001, at about 1800 pacific daylight time, a rockwell international S2R, N5011X, struck the terrain in a waist high wheat field. The landing…
- [Accident 20010710020709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010710020709A), Jul 10, 2001: Stbros S25 (N4947X), Craigmont, ID, No damage. (-23) On July 10, 2001, about 1114 pacific daylight time, a rockwell international S-2R, N4947X was destroyed while being operated as a fire suppression on a…
- [Incident 19990816032799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990816032799I), Aug 16, 1999: Ayres S2R (N5016X), Jonesville, LA, Minor damage. (-23) During ferry back to base of operation, aircraft ran out of fuel.
- [Incident 19990701022569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990701022569I), Jul 1, 1999: Ayres S2R (N5013X), Groton, SD, Substantial damage. (-5)The operator was spraying an insecticide when the engine lost power. The pilot attempted an emergency landing on a road. During the roll out the aircraft…
- [Accident 19980825029849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980825029849A), Aug 25, 1998: Ayres S2R (N5506X), Colquitt, GA, Destroyed. (-23) On aug 15, 1998 after a preflight inspection and loading 70 gal of fuel and 150 gal of chemicals in N5506X a rockwell international S-2R aircraft. At…
- [Accident 19980808029759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980808029759A), Aug 8, 1998: Ayres S2R (N5033X), Headland, AL, Substantial damage. According tot he pilot, he had just finished spraying chemical on a field and was turning towards another field. He was at 200-300 feet when the engine…
- [Accident 19980716016681A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980716016681A), Jul 16, 1998: Ayres S2R (N5036X), Burley, ID, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Collided with company G164B while returning reload. Company N6649K enroute to spray field with full load. (.4)the two agricultural airplanes collided in…
- [Accident 19970418006149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970418006149A), Apr 18, 1997: Ayres S2R (N4978X), Prescott, WA, Substantial damage. (.19) See NTSB #SEA97LA088
- [Accident 19940310007189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940310007189A), Mar 10, 1994: Ayres S2RR1820 (N4977X), Tacna, AZ, Substantial damage. Engine siezed on short final. Landed adjacent to runway. Struck a berm. Engine sustained catastrophic failure.
- [Incident 19920810033449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920810033449I), Aug 10, 1992: Ayres S2RR3SRESTD (N4942X), Cary, MS, Minor damage. Pilot dumped load and made emergency landing when flagman overcome by heat. Nosed over on propeller.
- [Accident 19920307005539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920307005539A), Mar 7, 1992: Ayres S2RT15RESTD (N4942X), Hollindale, MS, Substantial damage. Engine quit. Collided with a building on forced landing. Found water in fuel from a field fuel truck.
- [Incident 19900713036939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900713036939I), Jul 13, 1990: Ayres S2RR3SRESTD (N5030X), Okean, AR, Minor damage. Engine started to vibrate while conducting an application run. Landed in field. NR4 cylinder head broke off.
- [Accident 19890914034899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890914034899A), Sep 14, 1989: Ayres S2RRESTD (N4977X), Yuma, AZ, Substantial damage. Veered to edge of runway on landing. Main wheel dug into soft dirt on edge of runway flipping aircraft over.
- [Accident 19881101048829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881101048829A), Nov 1, 1988: Ayres S2RR1340REST (N5517X), Sublette, KS, Substantial damage. Struck powerlines and crashed during a spraying operation.
- [Accident 19880616061399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880616061399A), Jun 16, 1988: Skrsky S55B (N6489), Valdosta, GA, Substantial damage. Tail rotor pylon broke off during a spray run. Found extensive body boom and pylon corrosion. Improper maintenance.
- [Accident 19870815045769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870815045769A), Aug 15, 1987: Ayres S2RRESTD (N4949X), Mediapolis, IA, Substantial damage. The agricultural spray aircraft struck tall corn and impacted the ground. The pilot was flying under a powerline.
- [Accident 19870423010879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870423010879A), Apr 23, 1987: Skrsky S55B (N414A), Fields, LA, Substantial damage. Forced landing in trees after engine surged and quit during aerial application. Engine had a prior carburetor fault.
- [Accident 19860827042569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860827042569A), Aug 27, 1986: Ayres S2RR1340REST (N5042X), Shellman, GA, Substantial damage. Smoke from engine on takeoff. Engine failed and aircraft landed in a cornfield. Supercharger bearing had failed.
- [Incident 19860822051429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860822051429I), Aug 22, 1986: Ayres S2RRESTD (N4981X), Stony Creek, VA. Landed on highway due to fuel exhaustion. Had been flying around waiting for scud to burn off.
- [Accident 19860723035499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860723035499A), Jul 23, 1986: Ayres S2RR1340REST (N5017X), Kuna, ID, Destroyed. Collided with powerline tower while lining up to spray at night. Impacted the ground and burned.
- [Accident 19860519018559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860519018559A), May 19, 1986: Ayres S2RR1340REST (N4978X), Odessa, WA, Destroyed. Rough engine with smoke from engine compartment. Landed in a field and burned. NR1 cylinder had failed.
- [Accident 19860417012109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860417012109A), Apr 17, 1986: Ayres S2RR1340REST (N4949X), Salem, IA, Substantial damage. Engine quit after a spraying run. Struck a small rise in the field on landing. The engine teardown was not done.
- [Accident 19860321009469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860321009469A), Mar 21, 1986: Orlhel CH19ESKRSKY (N8327), Afton, CA, Substantial damage. Forced landing made in a flooded clearing after engine power loss. Magneto distributor drive gears were stripped.
- [Accident 19851123057849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851123057849A), Nov 23, 1985: Namer T28A (N9867C), Lantana, FL, Destroyed. Engine power loss on takeoff. Stalled in pattern. Ignition harness connectors 5 mm instead of 7 mm in diameter.
- [Accident 19840720033849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840720033849A), Jul 20, 1984: Skrsky S55B (N24111), Richey, MT, Substantial damage. Dropped a wheel in a hole while landing in a field to check fuel status. Main rotors chopped off the tail boom.
- [Incident 19831006066099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831006066099I), Oct 6, 1983: Ayres S2RRESTD (N4946X), Rivera, TX, Minor damage. Pilot moved power levers into beta too soon on final. Landed short of the runway.
- [Accident 19830504017139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830504017139A), May 4, 1983: Ayres S2R800 (N4985X), Fallon, NV, Destroyed. Began takeoff without a runup. Lacked speed for takeoff began dumping load ran thru a fence into an embankment.
- [Accident 19820504013849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820504013849A), May 4, 1982: Skrsky S55B (N16861), Otsego, OH, Substantial damage. Engine quit while hovering to unhook fertilizer bucket. Landed on bucket and rolled over. Moisture in magneto switch.
- [Accident 19820309003589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820309003589A), Mar 9, 1982: Ayres S2R (N4987X), Hughes, AR, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted takeoff on soft, short, strip. Pilot tried to abort takeoff and airplane flipped inverted off end.
- [Accident 19810805047629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810805047629A), Aug 5, 1981: Ayres S2R (N4989X), Clarksburg, CA, Destroyed. Engine failed during spraying operation. Emergency landing was made. Aircraft flipped and burned.
- [Accident 19800827037619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800827037619A), Aug 27, 1980: Skrsky S55B (N31611), Titusville, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted forced landing when transmission clutch disengaged from rotor blade.
- [Accident 19800803033079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800803033079A), Aug 3, 1980: Orlhel CH19ESKRSKY (N94475), Plover, WI, Substantial damage. Helicopter crashed when pilot attempted emergency landing.
- [Accident 19800702022789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800702022789A), Jul 2, 1980: Skrsky S55B (N16861), Rushville, OH, Substantial damage. Crash caused by forced landing. Water was found in fuel system.
- [Incident 19800628056589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800628056589I), Jun 28, 1980: Boeing 727 (N873Z), St Louis, MO. Lost hydraulic pressure and system during climb. Dumped fuel and returned.
- [Accident 19800611018599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800611018599A), Jun 11, 1980: Ayres S2R (N4989X), Beeville, TX, Substantial damage. Ag pilot got too low on swath run and vegatation drug the aircraft into the ground.
- [Accident 19800526015379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800526015379A), May 26, 1980: Ayres S2R (N5018X), Mesilla, NM, Substantial damage. Push-rod broke spewing oil on windshield during spray run. Hit wires, landed on road. Wheel hit sand. Nosed over.
- [Incident 19790906034689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790906034689I), Sep 6, 1979: Ayres S2R (N5055X), Unadilla, GA, Minor damage. Forced landing when the engine quit. Pilot ground looped to avoid a ditch.
- [Accident 19790624023489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790624023489A), Jun 24, 1979: Ayres S2R (N5008X), Hoxie, KS, Substantial damage. Engine stopped due to fuel exhaustion while returning to base after a spray operatin. Hit a fence and ditch.
- [Accident 19781219039969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781219039969A), Dec 19, 1978: Orlhel H19ASKRSKY (N6489), Haines, FL, Substantial damage. Fwd transmission support mount failed,p/n S-14-20-4603-11.

All 66: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-c7ba-series/incidents.md

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