# FAA incident reports: Aero Commander S2R A list on [Aero Commander S2R](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-s2r.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 5 · 247 reports - [Accident 20240613005769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240613005769A.md): Aero Commander S2R · Brookings, SD · Jun 13, 2024 · N1746S · Substantial damage > On June 13, 2024, at 1555 (local CDT), an Aero Commander, model S2R aircraft [privacy data omitted]by a commercial spray company was working NE of brooking, SD and ingested several birds/ducks causing engine shutdown and the aircraft to contact the ground in… - [Accident 20220621005059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220621005059A.md): Aero Commander S2R · Maryville, MO · Jun 21, 2022 · N795MB · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that on landing, the aircraft bounced and caught a gust of crosswind. The aircraft had insufficient airspeed to correct for the crosswind, and entered a ground loop. The aircraft came to rest in a ditch off the right side of runway 14,… - [Accident 20210209001149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210209001149A.md): Aero Commander S2R · Alamo, TX · Feb 9, 2021 · N5679X · Substantial damage > On February 9, 2021 at 1735 CDT Alamo Texas, N5679X an Aero Commander SR2 thrush operating on a part 137 certificate from (43TX) mid-valley dusters inc., airport indicated a loss of power about 100 yards past the departure end of the runway. The pilot… - [Accident 20200720010609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200720010609A.md): Aero Commander S2R · Harlan, IA · Jul 20, 2020 · N1662S · Minor damage > Pilot was on a spray run when the aircraft started yawing to the left and pitching down. The pilot had both hands on the stick pulling back to keep from pitching down. The aircraft made several yawing left turns. The pilot noticed the top part of the rudder… - [Accident 20190725024189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190725024189A.md): Aero Commander S2R · Cuthbert, GA · Jul 25, 2019 · N5680X · Substantial damage > Less than 5 min into 137 flt, 6 mi enroute to dusting op approx. 10 mi se of K25J, pilot noticed strong oil smell and 1/2 normal ng and dropping for config. Located field for lz on east heading, dropped load 300YDS from lz full of stumps and scrub, tornout… - [Incident 20190621007749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190621007749I.md): Aero Commander S2R · Kankakee, IL · Jun 21, 2019 · N3698X · Minor damage > Pilot was ferrying airplane from Kankakee, IL to north carolina. After departure and about 8 miles southeast, the pilot noticed the low oil pressure light and turned to return to the departure airport. By the time he reached the airport for landing, the oil… - [Accident 20190524005099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190524005099A.md): Aero Commander S2R · Grangeville, ID · May 24, 2019 · N5569X · Substantial damage > Pilot was practicing aerial application over uncle's farm with load of water. Maneuvered to avoid uncle's house and to execute a 180 degree turn to start a new pass. Aircraft exhibited impending stall characteristics in a right turn,pilot did not complete… - [Accident 20180815011589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180815011589A.md): Aero Commander S2R · Westbrooke, MN · Aug 15, 2018 · N5521X · Substantial damage > Pilot aborted takeoff due to perceived loss of power. Aircraft then went off end of runway at high speed, and flipped over after travelling 600 feet through tall corn field. Aircraft appeared to be under full power with propeller three blades bent full back. - [Accident 20180717011459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180717011459A.md): Aero Commander S2R · Vinton, IA · Jul 17, 2018 · N5553X · Substantial damage > Upon landing runway 9, pilot was unable to reduce engine power so a go-around was initiated. During the downwind approach throttle input was needed to maintain engine RPM. Turning for final the pilot pulled throttle control back to reduce engine RPM. The… - [Incident 20180715011289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180715011289I.md): Aero Commander S2R · Farmer City, IL · Jul 15, 2018 · N5644X · Minor damage > Aircraft flying return trip to base experianced a loss of power, engine was vibrating and smoking, pilot landed in a corn field, no injuries reported. - [Accident 20170302001949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170302001949A.md): Aero Commander S2R · Fairmont, OK · Mar 2, 2017 · N1755S · Destroyed > At approximately 1500 local on 2 March 2017, N1755S a Aero Commander S25 aerial application airplane, made contact with a power line and crashed in a pasture that he was spraying. N1755S was inbound from the north on a spraying run, cleared the first line and… - [Accident 20160819014599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160819014599A.md): Aero Commander S2R · Center, CO · Aug 19, 2016 · N8870Q · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On 08/19/2016 at aprox. 10:25 N8870Q an Aero Commander S2R took off from Monte Vista Municipal Airport (kmvi). The aircraft was scheduled to spray a field 14.5 miles north of the airport. At 10:53, 911 dispatch received a call of an aircraft crash in the… - [Accident 20160805013309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160805013309A.md): Aero Commander S2R · Sanborn, ND · Aug 5, 2016 · N5599X · Substantial damage > Travelled to rural Sanborn, ND, with FAA inspector kelly bosch. Met with [privacy data omitted] at approx. 8:30AM August 9, 2016. [privacy data omitted] Provided his pilot certificate, current medical, and a copy of his part 137 operating certificate upon our… - [Incident 20150731012969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150731012969I.md): Aero Commander S2R · Iowa City, IA · Jul 31, 2015 · N5598X · Minor damage > The ag aircraft struck a highline wire climbing out of the field during aerial application operations. Only the right main landing gear tire made contact with the wire causing the wire to break. The aircraft returned to it's home base and landed safely. No… - [Incident 20140316003779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140316003779I.md): Aero Commander S2R · Rigby, ID · Mar 16, 2014 · N8833Q · Minor damage > The aircraft lost power and the airman landed the plane in a field near Rigby, ID airport. The airman was flying in the pattern when he lost power. The aircraft came to rest upside-down in a pasture during. - [Accident 20110901021229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110901021229A.md): Aero Commander S2R · Park Rapids, MN · Sep 1, 2011 · N8962Q · Destroyed > While returning to pkd after aerial aplication, the aircraft experienced RPM loss. Unable to maintain altitude the pilot executed an emergency landing on a gravel road. During roll out the left wing came into contact with a tree causing a loss of control… - [Accident 20110803016709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110803016709A.md): Aero Commander S2R · Washington, IA · Aug 3, 2011 · N1735S · Destroyed > After taking on 75 gallons of fuel and 400 gallons of chemical, pilot departed Washington municipal airport, Washington, Iowa on runway 18. Shortly after take off, while turning towards the west, pilot reported hearing a loud bang coming from the engine. This… - [Accident 20110607011331A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110607011331A.md): Aero Commander S2R · Odessa, WA · Jun 7, 2011 · N3662X · Substantial damage > N3662X piloted by [privacy data omitted] was running at the loading pit prior to takeoff. N6072X piloted by [privacy data omitted] was taxiing in, he had the sun in his eyes and taxiied into N3662X. - [Incident 20110511011069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110511011069I.md): Aero Commander S2R · Eureka, WA · May 11, 2011 · N5553X · Minor damage > During agricultural opertions the pilot surveyed the field to be sprayed and then commenced his spray runs. Pilot stated that as he was applying fungicide to the wheat field he struck two high voltage powerlines. The aircraft continued to fly without any… - [Accident 20100923046969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100923046969A.md): Aero Comman S2R · Pocahontas, AR · Sep 23, 2010 · N8820Q · Destroyed > On September 23, 2010 at approximately 0930 CDT, N8820Q, a Aero commander S-2R was being operated in a FAR 137 agricultural operation near Pocahontas, Arkansas. The pilot reported a lack of power while taking off. The aircraft hit a ditch and crashed in the… - [Accident 20100722039372A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100722039372A.md): Aero Comman S2R · Mccook, NE · Jul 22, 2010 · N51AR · Destroyed > On July 22, 2010, [privacy data omitted], was taxiing for takeoff in Aero commander, N51AR. Pilot [privacy data omitted] failed to observe Piper, PA-18-150, N2287W parked on the ramp area and subsequently collided with the parked aircraft. Immediately after… - [Accident 20100503032909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100503032909A.md): Aero Comman S2R · Dewitt, AR · May 3, 2010 · N5531X · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On may 3, 2010 at approximately 1630CST, an agriculture aircraft, N5531X, an Aero commander S2R, departed Dewitt county airport in Arkansas to spray 3 fields. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a VFR flight plan was not filed. The… - [Accident 20090115001509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090115001509A.md): N3107C · Jan 15, 2009 · N3107C · No damage > While decending for a low altitude seeding pass, propeller RPM was increased and an engine vibration was felt. As power was increased, the vibration increased dramatically. The pilot made a forced landing in a snow and sagebrush covered area, and as the… - [Accident 20080706840709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080706840709A.md): Ayres S2R600 · Benson, MN · Jul 6, 2008 · N5519X · Destroyed > As the pilot was spraying a wheat field, he failed to see the two seats of power lines at the beginning of the field. The pilot stated he saw the first two lines, but did not see the second set of lines. The main landing gear caught on the wire, tearing a… - [Accident 20070605012159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070605012159A.md): Ayres S2R · Watford City, ND · Jun 5, 2007 · N8835Q · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) Left wing struck the ground. The entire aircraft came to rest with the engine separated from the fuselage. Subsequently a fire ignited destroying the aircraft. - [Accident 20050714023849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050714023849A.md): Ayres S2R · Walnut, IL · Jul 14, 2005 · N8962Q · Substantial damage > (-23) Upon returning from an aerial spray, the pilot [privacy data omitted] stated his fuel guages were at 1/4 each when the engine failed. He attempted to build fuel pressure with the "wobble pump", but felt it wasn't working. He made an emergency landing in… - [Accident 20040918022049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040918022049A.md): Ayres S2R · Firebaugh, CA · Sep 18, 2004 · N8822Q · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot was spraying a field at night, flying under high tension powerlines suspended by towers, that converged into his flight path. Thinking he was at the end of the field, the pilot pulled up, into one of the suspended powerlines. The powerline was… - [Accident 20030710018909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030710018909A.md): Ayres S2R · Tulelake, CA · Jul 10, 2003 · N8912Q · Destroyed > (-23) The pilot forgot or overlooked removing the right aileron to flap gust lock during the preflight. At rotation speed the pilot put some flaps down to aid the takeoff. This caused the right aileron to come down with the flaps causing a turn to the left… - [Accident 20030521010799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030521010799A.md): Ayres S2R · Willows, CA · May 21, 2003 · N5653X · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft was applying copper sulfate to a field north of Willows, California. After application pass, pilot made a hard pull-up. The pilot reported that when he reached the top of the pull-up, the engine "sputtered". As he leveled off at about 400 ft.… - [Accident 20030412009389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030412009389A.md): Ayres S2R · Benson, MN · Apr 12, 2003 · N5519X · Substantial damage > (-23) On 04/12/03, at 2000 CDT, an aero commander (Ayres) S2R, owned by Benson air ag, inc. and operated by Douglas jackson forced landed during an aerial application flight. VFR flight conditions prevailed, no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received… - [Accident 20020821023519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020821023519A.md): Ayres S2R · Connell, WA · Aug 21, 2002 · N8870Q · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot reported severe wind gust (dust devil) after landing which caused him to lose control of the aircraft. Aircraft came to a rest after ground loop caused right main landing gear to collapse. - [Accident 20020805017049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020805017049A.md): Ayres S2R · Losbanos, CA · Aug 5, 2002 · N8822Q · No damage > (-23) On 08-05-02 at approximately 0615 hours PDT, Mr. Handy, a commercial pilot working for vance theil, inc., was engaged in agricultural aerial application work at near the intersection of California highways 5 (I-5) and 165 (nine miles southeast on a… - [Accident 20020717020169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020717020169A.md): Ayres S2R · Cochran, GA · Jul 17, 2002 · N8943Q · No damage > (-23) Upon further investigation of engine found engine magneto case busted, which would confirm pilot's story of total power lost. - [Accident 20010731017959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010731017959A.md): Ayres S2R · Pierre, SD · Jul 31, 2001 · N5551X · No damage > (-23) On July 31, 2001, at 1100 central daylight time, a thrush S2R, N5551X, owned and piloted by cecil ice of Pierre, SD, a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged on impact with terrain while spraying sunflowers from a north to south direction 5 miles… - [Incident 20000928029899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000928029899I.md): Ayres S2R · Cochran, GA · Sep 28, 2000 · N8943Q · Minor damage > (-23)[privacy data omitted] was the PIC of N8943Q which was engaged in agricultural operations at the time of the incident. [privacy data omitted] Stated that he fueled N8943Q and proceeded to a field make one application of chemicals and return to the… - [Incident 20000629028379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000629028379I.md): Ayres S2R · Stephen, MN · Jun 29, 2000 · N82494 > (-23)[privacy data omitted] was spraying a field with tilt fungicide when the aircraft's engine lost all power. After dumping what was left in the hopper, an emergency landing was accomplished in an adjacent pea field. The emergency landing was accomplished… - [Accident 20000331008549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000331008549A.md): Ayres S2R · Odessa, WA · Mar 31, 2000 · N3662X · No damage > (-23) Pilot reported that the aircraft right brake locked while landing at the Odessa, WA. Airport causing the aircraft to suddenly swerve to the right and overturn. The aircraft substained damage to the fuselage above the cockpit and left wing tip. The pilot… - [Incident 20000329022459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000329022459I.md): Ayres S2R · Goodyear, AZ · Mar 29, 2000 · N3063Q · Minor damage > (-23)Was spraying field during climb out aircraft lost power. Pilot landed in alfalfa field causing minor damage to aircraft. No injuries. It was later found that the throttle linkage had broken. - [Incident 19991111036769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991111036769I.md): Ayres S2R · Suprise, AZ · Nov 11, 1999 · N8973Q · Minor damage > (-23) After expelling chemical load pilot was in cruise flt returning to home base when powerplant power setting/rpm would not follow cockpit trottle movement. Pilot noticed a loss of power and elected to make an emergency landing in a soft dirt field the… - [Accident 19990319002579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990319002579A.md): Ayres S2R · Hobart, OK · Mar 19, 1999 · N5647X · Destroyed > (.19) On March 19, 1999, at 1907 central standard time, an aero commander S2R, agricultural airplane, N5647X, struck a ditch during a forced landing. The airplane was owned and operated by burnette flying service, under 14 code of federal regulations (CFR)… - [Incident 19981015033979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981015033979I.md): Ayres S2R · Litchfield, AZ · Oct 15, 1998 · N3063Q · Minor damage > Pilot just completed aerial application, banked a/c sharply, fuel pump (engine driven only) cavitated and engine quit. Pilot landed in field striking, barbed wire fence with r/h wing tip & r/h landing gear. - [Incident 19980919037059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980919037059I.md): Ayres S2RR1340REST · Odessa, WA · Sep 19, 1998 · N3662X > (-5) On 09/19/98, approximately 0830 LCL while enroute from spraying location to airfield, the aircraft started losing power. The pilot landed on an op en strech of SR28, approximately 3 miles west of Odessa, WA. No damage to aircraft or property. No. 3… - [Accident 19980909029959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980909029959A.md): Ayres S2R · Malone, FL · Sep 9, 1998 · N3652X · Destroyed > (.4)The pilot stated that he was approximately three miles west of the airstrip when the engine lost all power. He stated, '...I was 600 to 700 feet AGL., I first pushed the throttle to full power position then started pumping the wobble pump and got no… - [Accident 19980818021249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980818021249A.md): Ayres S2R · Beeville, TX · Aug 18, 1998 · N1731S · Substantial damage > Acft lost power on takeoff and crashed into a field. On August 18,1998, at 1707 central daylight time, an aero commander S2R agricultural airplane, N1731S, registered to a private individual and operated by rebel flyers,inc. of bulverde, Texas, as a title… - [Incident 19980709030669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980709030669I.md): Ayres S2R · Glyndon, MN · Jul 9, 1998 · N3669X > At 1830 CDT on July 9, 1998, deputy sheriff dion bredman, of the clay county sheriffs department, noticed a spray plane come to rest in the middle of a bean field in section 17, Glyndon township, glydon, Minnesota. Deputy bredman interviewed the pilot of the… - [Accident 19980606012419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980606012419A.md): Ayres S2R · Hondo, TX · Jun 6, 1998 · N1765S · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Acft crashed under unkn circumstances, pilot suffered fatal inj, acft was destroyed, Hondo, TX. (.4) the agricultural airplane stalled during the turn from base to final while landing on runway 04. A witness reported hearing 'the sound of the engine power… - [Incident 19980510022979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980510022979I.md): Ayres S2R · Ft Worth, TX · May 10, 1998 · N8978Q > Reported radios inop. Was told to wait for light signals. Disreguarded ATC intructions. Departed afw landed. - [Accident 19980404005579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980404005579A.md): Ayres S2R · Cushing, OK · Apr 4, 1998 · N8984Q · Substantial damage > (.4)During the initial takeoff/climb loss of manifold pressure was noted by the pilot. The engine backfired as the pilot increased the throttle and mixture and lost power. During the forced landing, the pilot maneuvered the airplane to avoid power lines and… - [Incident 19970801026419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970801026419I.md): Ayres S2R · Interlaken, NY · Aug 1, 1997 · N5521X · Minor damage > Narrative: on Friday, August 1, 1997, at 0630 local time, an aero commander thrush S2R, N5521X, owned by savannah agri-air, inc. savannah, NY departed ovid, NY to spray sweet corn near Interlaken, NY. While engaged in aerial application, the aircraft struck a… - [Accident 19970321003439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970321003439A.md): Ayres S2RR1340REST · Dilley, TX · Mar 21, 1997 · N8985Q · Substantial damage > Encountered deae air. Settled. Began dumping. Pulled up to miss wires. Stalled and hit ground. Possible over gross. (-23) pilot had begun spray run across field with full load. Aircraft encountered turbulence and contacted the ground. Aircraft landing gear… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-s2r/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 aircraft_model_code IN ('0143022') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-s2r/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.