Wright C7BA series

NTSB investigations · 65

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('67017')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN26LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Gause, TXThe 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.May 20, 2026 · N4990X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA153Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAyres S 2R · Artois, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a go-around.May 23, 2020 · N5573X · Substantial damageNTSB ANC17FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell International S 2R · Calipatria, CAA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because of the extensive thermal damage from the postcrash fire.Aug 22, 2017 · N5022X · DestroyedNTSB CEN13LA323Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Hamlin, TXThe pilot's decision to land the airplane with a crosswind that exceeded the airplane's capabilities.Jun 1, 2013 · N4946X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-55B · Yorktown, NYThe pilot's improper decision to perform a downwind precautionary landing and the helicopter’s resultant settling with power and impact with terrain.Oct 12, 2012 · N443FD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Oakley, CAAn 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 accident was the lack of visual conspicuity of the MET and the lack…Jan 10, 2011 · N4977X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA404Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Deshler, OHA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 9, 2010 · N4992X · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Hamlin, TXThe 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.Jul 23, 2005 · N4946X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02FA091Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky CH-19E · Plains, MTPower loss for undetermined reasons.May 30, 2002 · N94475 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA131Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Nez Perce, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance for undetermined reasons.Jul 14, 2001 · N5011X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R-1200 · Cottonwood, IDFailure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while dropping fire retardant. Factors include low visibility with smoke.Jul 10, 2001 · N4947X · DestroyedNTSB ATL98LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Colquitt, GAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance of known equipment, resulted in the collision with the field irrigation system.Aug 25, 1998 · N5506X · DestroyedNTSB ATL98LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Dothan, ALFuel Exhaustion due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. A factor was the power line.Aug 8, 1998 · N5033X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA138Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Burley, IDA failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft due to inadequate visual lookout.Jul 16, 1998 · N5036X · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Prescott, WAfailure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance from uneven/hilly terrain.Apr 18, 1997 · N4978X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Tacna, AZa catastrophic internal engine failure for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the dark nighttime lighting conditions.Mar 11, 1994 · N4977X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA92LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Hollandale, MSFailure 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.Mar 7, 1992 · N4942X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89DUJ10Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAyres S-2R · Yuma, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after landing on a dry gravel runway.Sep 14, 1989 · N4977X · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Sublette, KSWhile conducting an aerial application operation, the aircraft struck some cross-country power lines. The acft nosed down and struck the terrain, causing substantial damage to the acft and serious injuries to the pilot. The pilot was unable to recall the…Nov 1, 1988 · N5517X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88DKG08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSikorsky S-55B · Valdosta, GAJun 16, 1988 · N6489 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC87LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Mediapolis, IAThe pilot stated that the field to be sprayed appeared safe enough when he flew a recon flight over the area the day prior to the accident. He stated that he didn't expect the power transmission lines to be so low, and that he did not see a rise in the…Aug 15, 1987 · N4949X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW87LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-55B · De Quincy, LAThe pilot experienced an engine surge followed by a complete loss of power during a swath run of a tree spraying ag operation. The helicopter was over a densely wooded area and autorotated into trees. The owner was aware of a carburetor problem and had…Apr 23, 1987 · N414A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Shellman, GAJust after liftoff, the plt noted smoke and attributed it to an overhauled prop which had just been installed. He then heard a loud squeal from the eng and noted a loss of power. A forced landing was made in a rough corn field, where the acft was damaged. An…Aug 27, 1986 · N5042X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA178Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S-2R · Kuna, IDAcft was observed in orbit pattern near object field for night aerial application. Plt overflew object field secured acft lights and shortly thereafter collided with powerline tower. Plt had made application at this field four previous times this year. Ground…Jul 24, 1986 · N5017X · DestroyedNTSB MKC86LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Salem, IAThe pilot states that the engine quit without warning as he was spraying a wheatfield. Pilot further states that he had very little time to pick a suitable landing area. He landed in hilly terrain and slid sideways into a crest, tearing out the right main…Apr 17, 1986 · N4949X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28A · Lantana, FLThe pilot/mechanic had recently re-installed a rebuilt engine in the aircraft and performed a very short run-up prior to takeoff. Witnesses stated the aircraft engine made popping noises and was belching black smoke during the takeoff roll. The aircraft…Nov 23, 1985 · N9867C · DestroyedNTSB DEN84LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-55B · Richey, MTThe pilot stated that he landed in a pasture where he intended to refuel. During the landing roll, one of the wheels dropped into a hole, causing the main rotor blade to flex downward and severe the tailboom.Jul 20, 1984 · N24111 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Rockwell S2R800 · Fallon, NVThe acft overran the departure end of the rwy during takeoff. The acft had a full load of fuel and about 250 lbs. Of insecticide. The acft had attained a speed of 65 mph as the end of the rwy was approached. The pilot stated that he thought he could make the…May 4, 1983 · N4985X · DestroyedNTSB CHI82DA150Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSikorsky S-55B · Otsego, OHThe pilot was spreading fertilizer by using external buckets. As he was unhooking a bucket, the engine lost power. He did a hovering autorotation, but the helicopter settled on a bucket, tipped over and allowed the main rotor blades to hit the ground. An…May 4, 1982 · N16861 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA088Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Hughes, ARThe pilot attempted a downwind takeoff from a soft ag strip with a heavy load. After realizing that he would be unable to lift-off, the pilot initiated an abort. The aircraft continued off of the end of the strip and flipped over in a muddy terrain.Mar 9, 1982 · N4987X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX81FVG58Accident · No injuriesClosedRockwell S-2R · Clarksburg, CAAug 5, 1981 · N4989X · DestroyedNTSB MIA80FLD93Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSikorsky S-55B · Titusville, FLAug 27, 1980 · N31611 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI80DEP42Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky CH-19E · Plover, WIAug 3, 1980 · N94475 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI80FEK18Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky S-55B · Rushville, OHJul 2, 1980 · N16861 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW80DRG46Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAero Comdr S2R · Beeville, TXJun 11, 1980 · N4989X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW80DQD08Accident · No injuriesClosedAero-Comdr S24 · Mesilla, NMMay 26, 1980 · N5018X · Substantial damageNTSB MKC79FCQ33Accident · No injuriesClosedRockwell S2R · Hoxie, KSJun 24, 1979 · N5008X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA79FLD24Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky S-55B · Haines, FLDec 19, 1978 · N6489 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA78DKJ85Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAero Comdr S2R · Montgomery, ALAug 28, 1978 · N5030X · DestroyedNTSB FTW78FQG48Accident · No injuriesClosedSnow S-2R · Plainview, TXAug 21, 1978 · N4946X · Substantial damageNTSB OAK78DVG68Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky H-19 · Gerber, CAJul 26, 1978 · N32533 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW78DPG42Accident · No injuriesClosedNa Rockwell S2R · Palestine, ARJun 4, 1978 · N4940X · DestroyedNTSB FTW78DRG27Accident · No injuriesClosedSnow S2R · Beeville, TXMar 11, 1978 · N4983X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76FPM01Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky S-55B · Tulsa, OKOct 1, 1976 · N2305 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76DCQ70Accident · No injuriesClosedAero-Comdr 600S2R · Leoti, KSAug 4, 1976 · N5016X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA76DYA44Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 600S2R · Rexburg, IDAug 2, 1976 · N4990X · Substantial damageNTSB OAK76DVG68Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 600S2R · Colusa, CAApr 27, 1976 · N4983X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76FPG34Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky S-55B · Little Rock, ARNov 18, 1975 · N15187 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76DER29Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky S-55B · Eden Prairie, MNSep 26, 1975 · N17376 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76FLD16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSikorsky CH19E · Cosme, FLSep 10, 1975 · N94475 · Destroyed
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