# FAA incident reports: Wright C7BA series A list on [Wright C7BA series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-c7ba-series.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 64 reports - [Accident 20260520009079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260520009079A.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Gause, TX · May 20, 2026 · N4990X · 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 aircraft. Upon completion of the spraying operation, the aircraft started its return to the home airfield… - [Accident 20200523007169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200523007169A.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Artois, CA · May 23, 2020 · N5573X · 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 aircraft shot left drifting hard and fast. The pilot decided to attempt a go around. He powered up and… - [Accident 20170822011669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170822011669A.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Calipatria, CA · Aug 22, 2017 · N5022X · 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 witnessed by an individual who was working in the area at the time. He observed the accident airplane… - [Accident 20130601009069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130601009069A.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Hamlin, TX · Jun 1, 2013 · N4946X · 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 at Hamlin airport (14F) in Hamlin, Texas using flaps. During the roll out, a gust of wind lifted the… - [Accident 20121012026529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121012026529A.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Yorktown Height, NY · Oct 12, 2012 · N443FD · 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 S-55 registration number N443FD, s/n 55-1046. [privacy data omitted] Operated N443FD from newton NJ to… - [Incident 20120717029029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120717029029I.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Brownsville, TN · Jul 17, 2012 · N4942X · 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 time, operator made FSDO aware that his aircraft was in repair shop for repair to the landing gear… - [Accident 20110110000469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110110000469A.md): Rockwell IN S-2R · Oakley, CA · Jan 10, 2011 · N4977X · 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 into a meteorological evaluation tower, (met) prior to aerial application of winter wheat seed.… - [Accident 20100709043619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100709043619A.md): Rockwell IN S-2R · Deshler, OH · Jul 9, 2010 · N4992X · 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 lever with no success. PIC then initialed emergency procedures and attempted to land a/c in field but… - [Accident 20050723015419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050723015419A.md): Ayres S2R · Roby, TX · Jul 23, 2005 · N4946X · 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 made a forced landing in the vicinity of Roby, Texas. The pilot in command was not injured. The… - [Incident 20020808022579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020808022579I.md): Ayres S2R · Searcy, AR · Aug 8, 2002 · N5042X · 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 began to oscillate and did not lock. Oscillation continued and increased pilot was unable to control… - [Accident 20020530012149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020530012149A.md): Orlhel CH19ESKRSKY · Plains, MT · May 30, 2002 · N94475 · 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 longline logging operations. The helicopter/commercial pilot made and emergency landing at the log drop… - [Accident 20010713020719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010713020719A.md): Ayres S2R · Nezperce, ID · Jul 13, 2001 · N5011X · 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 was in a draw area, (about two miles west of nez perce, ID) and then upwards in the field for… - [Accident 20010710020709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010710020709A.md): Stbros S25 · Craigmont, ID · Jul 10, 2001 · N4947X · 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 wildland fire approximately 20 miles southwest of cottonwood, ID. The aircraft crashed from unknown… - [Incident 19990816032799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990816032799I.md): Ayres S2R · Jonesville, LA · Aug 16, 1999 · N5016X · Minor damage > (-23) During ferry back to base of operation, aircraft ran out of fuel. - [Incident 19990701022569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990701022569I.md): Ayres S2R · Groton, SD · Jul 1, 1999 · N5013X · 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 struck the tall grass along the road and ground looped and nosed over in the ditch. - [Accident 19980825029849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980825029849A.md): Ayres S2R · Colquitt, GA · Aug 25, 1998 · N5506X · 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 approximately 0800 hrs Mr. Billy e phillips departed the double r flight service airstrip in Colquitt… - [Accident 19980808029759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980808029759A.md): Ayres S2R · Headland, AL · Aug 8, 1998 · N5033X · 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 "popped" and quit. He attampted to restart, and set up to land on a country road. The vertical stablilizer… - [Accident 19980716016681A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980716016681A.md): Ayres S2R · Burley, ID · Jul 16, 1998 · N5036X · 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 flight, and subsequently impacted terrain. Both aircraft were substantially damaged, and the pilot of each… - [Accident 19970418006149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970418006149A.md): Ayres S2R · Prescott, WA · Apr 18, 1997 · N4978X · Substantial damage > (.19) See NTSB #SEA97LA088 - [Accident 19940310007189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940310007189A.md): Ayres S2RR1820 · Tacna, AZ · Mar 10, 1994 · N4977X · 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.md): Ayres S2RR3SRESTD · Cary, MS · Aug 10, 1992 · N4942X · 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.md): Ayres S2RT15RESTD · Hollindale, MS · Mar 7, 1992 · N4942X · 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.md): Ayres S2RR3SRESTD · Okean, AR · Jul 13, 1990 · N5030X · 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.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Yuma, AZ · Sep 14, 1989 · N4977X · 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.md): Ayres S2RR1340REST · Sublette, KS · Nov 1, 1988 · N5517X · Substantial damage > Struck powerlines and crashed during a spraying operation. - [Accident 19880616061399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880616061399A.md): Skrsky S55B · Valdosta, GA · Jun 16, 1988 · N6489 · 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.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Mediapolis, IA · Aug 15, 1987 · N4949X · 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.md): Skrsky S55B · Fields, LA · Apr 23, 1987 · N414A · 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.md): Ayres S2RR1340REST · Shellman, GA · Aug 27, 1986 · N5042X · 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.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Stony Creek, VA · Aug 22, 1986 · N4981X > Landed on highway due to fuel exhaustion. Had been flying around waiting for scud to burn off. - [Accident 19860723035499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860723035499A.md): Ayres S2RR1340REST · Kuna, ID · Jul 23, 1986 · N5017X · Destroyed > Collided with powerline tower while lining up to spray at night. Impacted the ground and burned. - [Accident 19860519018559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860519018559A.md): Ayres S2RR1340REST · Odessa, WA · May 19, 1986 · N4978X · 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.md): Ayres S2RR1340REST · Salem, IA · Apr 17, 1986 · N4949X · 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.md): Orlhel CH19ESKRSKY · Afton, CA · Mar 21, 1986 · N8327 · 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.md): Namer T28A · Lantana, FL · Nov 23, 1985 · N9867C · 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.md): Skrsky S55B · Richey, MT · Jul 20, 1984 · N24111 · 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.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Rivera, TX · Oct 6, 1983 · N4946X · Minor damage > Pilot moved power levers into beta too soon on final. Landed short of the runway. - [Accident 19830504017139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830504017139A.md): Ayres S2R800 · Fallon, NV · May 4, 1983 · N4985X · 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.md): Skrsky S55B · Otsego, OH · May 4, 1982 · N16861 · 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.md): Ayres S2R · Hughes, AR · Mar 9, 1982 · N4987X · 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.md): Ayres S2R · Clarksburg, CA · Aug 5, 1981 · N4989X · Destroyed > Engine failed during spraying operation. Emergency landing was made. Aircraft flipped and burned. - [Accident 19800827037619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800827037619A.md): Skrsky S55B · Titusville, FL · Aug 27, 1980 · N31611 · Substantial damage > Pilot attempted forced landing when transmission clutch disengaged from rotor blade. - [Accident 19800803033079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800803033079A.md): Orlhel CH19ESKRSKY · Plover, WI · Aug 3, 1980 · N94475 · Substantial damage > Helicopter crashed when pilot attempted emergency landing. - [Accident 19800702022789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800702022789A.md): Skrsky S55B · Rushville, OH · Jul 2, 1980 · N16861 · Substantial damage > Crash caused by forced landing. Water was found in fuel system. - [Accident 19800611018599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800611018599A.md): Ayres S2R · Beeville, TX · Jun 11, 1980 · N4989X · 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.md): Ayres S2R · Mesilla, NM · May 26, 1980 · N5018X · 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.md): Ayres S2R · Unadilla, GA · Sep 6, 1979 · N5055X · Minor damage > Forced landing when the engine quit. Pilot ground looped to avoid a ditch. - [Accident 19790624023489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790624023489A.md): Ayres S2R · Hoxie, KS · Jun 24, 1979 · N5008X · 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.md): Orlhel H19ASKRSKY · Haines, FL · Dec 19, 1978 · N6489 · Substantial damage > Fwd transmission support mount failed,p/n S-14-20-4603-11. - [Accident 19780828028149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780828028149A.md): Ayres S2B · Montgomery, AL · Aug 28, 1978 · N5030X · Destroyed > Hit wires hidden behind tree line. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-c7ba-series/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('67017') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-c7ba-series/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.