# NTSB investigations: 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 · 211 investigations

- [NTSB CEN24LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA229.md): Aero Commander S2R · White, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2024 · N1746S · Substantial damage
  > A low-level collision and engine ingestion with ducks, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CEN22LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA280.md): Aero Commander S2R · Maryville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2022 · N795MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN21LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA133.md): Aero Commander S2R · Alamo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2021 · N5679X · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB CEN20LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA294.md): Rockwell S2R · Harlan, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2020 · N1662S · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the upper rudder hinge that resulted in a partial separation of the rudder from the airplane during a spray pass.
- [NTSB ERA19LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA238.md): Aero Commander S2R · Cuthbert, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2019 · N5680X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 1 bearing due to fatigue which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. The reason for the bearing failure could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA19CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA283.md): Rockwell S2R · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2019 · N5569X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while turning at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN18LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA332.md): Aero Commander S2R · Westbrook, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2018 · N5521X · Substantial damage
  > A runway excursion during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN18LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA278.md): Aero Commander S2R · Vinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2018 · N5553X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of throttle control input due to a failure in the throttle control system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection and reinstallation of worn parts by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CEN17CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA120.md): Aero Commander S2R · Fairmont, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2017 · N1755S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line while conducting agricultural spray operations.
- [NTSB CEN16FA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA328.md): Aero Commander S2R · Center, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N8870Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a low-level maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN16LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA314.md): Aero Commander S2R · Valley City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N5599X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA637](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA637.md): Aero Commander S2R · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N8962Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA543.md): Aero Commander S2R · Washington, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2011 · N1735S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR11CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA252.md): Aero Commander S2R · Odessa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2011 · N3662X · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the other aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN10LA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA555.md): Aero Commander S2R · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2010 · N8820Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the weight of the airplane and the high ambient temperature.
- [NTSB CEN10LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA422.md): Aero Commander S2R · McCook, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2010 · N51AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA236.md): Aero Commander S2R · DeWitt, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2010 · N5531X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA355.md): Aero Commander S2R · Cordova, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N1734S · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with terrain after clearing an obstacle during an agricultural application pass.
- [NTSB CHI08CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA176.md): Aero Commander S2R · Clontarf, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N5519X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the power transmission lines.
- [NTSB CHI07LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA162.md): Aero Commander S2R · Watford City, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2007 · N8835Q · Destroyed
  > The agricultural pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while maneuvering to avoid power lines. The power lines were a contributing factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI05CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA185.md): Aero Commander S2R · Walnut, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2005 · N8962Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision. A contributing factor was the corn field.
- [NTSB LAX04CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA323.md): Aero Commander S2R · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N8822Q · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from high tension wires in dark night conditions. The reason for the loss of engine power after the wire collision was not determined.
- [NTSB LAX03LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA230.md): Aero Commander S2R · Tulelake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2003 · N8912Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to remove the gust lock, which resulted in his loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB LAX03LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA158.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2003 · N5653X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during an aerial application.
- [NTSB CHI03LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA106.md): Aero Commander S2R · Benson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2003 · N5519X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA02LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA166.md): Aero Commander S2R Thrush · Connell, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2002 · N8870Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include rough uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA246.md): Aero Commander S2R-T34 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N8822Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA02LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA135.md): Aero Commander S2R · Cochran, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N8943Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power while conducting aerial application to cotton crops due to failure of a magneto housing, and the resultant emergency descent and landing to an unsuitable field, causing the collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CHI01LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA251.md): Aero Commander S2R · Pierre, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N5551X · Destroyed
  > clearance not obtained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the transmission line.
- [NTSB SEA00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA059.md): Aero Commander S2R · Odessa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N3662X · Substantial damage
  > Disintegration of a lining of the right brake and subsequent lodging of brake lining debris between the brake housing and brake disc, resulting in seizure of the right brake. A factor was that directional control was not possible.
- [NTSB FTW99LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA097.md): Aero Commander S2R · Hobart, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1999 · N5647X · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB MIA98LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA244.md): Aero Commander S2R · Malone, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1998 · N3652X · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a chaffed ignition wires, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB FTW98LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA363.md): Aero Commander S2R · Beeville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1998 · N1731S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the ensuing inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW98LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA257.md): Aero Commander S2R · Hondo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N1765S · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall due to the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were the high winds and the wind induced turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW98LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA171.md): Aero Commander S2R · Cushing, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1998 · N8984Q · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power resulting from a sheared accessory drive due to an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA137.md): Aero Commander S2R · Dilley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1997 · N8985Q · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering over high transmission line(s), which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with the terrain. The unfavorable weather condition (with turbulence) and the obstruction (high transmission…
- [NTSB SEA97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA002.md): Rockwell S2R · Glide, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N8957Q · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of power. Factors relating to the accident were: false indications of cockpit fuel gauges and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA346.md): Aero Commander S2R · Hatch, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N8992Q · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA183.md): Rockwell S2R · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N3695X · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the #5 cylinder skirt, which resulted in debris that caused the oil scavenge pump to fail, oil starvation, cam drive seizure, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing in a field of cotton.
- [NTSB CHI95LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA265.md): Aero Commander S2R · Wyatt, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1995 · N5663X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which led to carburetor ice. Factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA261.md): Aero Commander S2R · Huron, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N5609X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude above the ground after diverting his attention to read a map. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, which reduced the pilot's visual cues concerning outside references while reading the map; and…
- [NTSB FTW95LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA283.md): Aero Commander S2R · Widener, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N8972Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The proximity of power lines (obstruction) was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA143.md): Aero Commander S2R · Odessa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N3662X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder.
- [NTSB FTW95LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA282.md): Aero Commander S2R · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N5654X · Substantial damage
  > A disconnected throttle push pull rod, due to inadequate maintenance. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA145.md): Aero Commander S2R · Gillett, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1995 · N5561X · Substantial damage
  > The engine main rod bearing seized to the crankshaft due to worn master rod metal pieces blocking the oil passages. A factor was an engine overhaul was not performed by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ATL95LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA004.md): Aero Commander S2R · Ashburn, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1994 · N8971Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a blade counterweight bearing shaft, allowing one propeller blade to go to high pitch.
- [NTSB LAX94LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA379.md): Rockwell S2R · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1994 · N8874Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain an adequate visual lookout and collided with power lines which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA327.md): Aero Commander S2R · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N8843Q · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the failure of the number 2 cylinder head. A factor was the dark night conditions which inhibited the pilot's ability to visually detect ground obstructions in the landing area.
- [NTSB MIA94LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA172.md): Aero Commander S2R · Rolling Fork, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N8820Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined causes. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA131.md): Rockwell S-2R · Touchet, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N5642X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The wind gusts were a factor.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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.aircraft_model_code IN ('0143022')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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