# Rockwell International S-2R

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 7630202, 7630205
- Manufacturer (registry): ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL
- Model: S-2R
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-prop
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 82 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 97
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/rockwell-international-s-2r

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (97, first 50)

- [N123AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123AG): [Fly-By LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY-BY%20LLC), [Cope, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Cope), built 1976, S/N 2282R
- [N14NV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14NV): [Gsd Aerial LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GSD%20AERIAL%20LLC), [Holdrege, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Holdrege), S/N 2270R
- [N2249U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2249U): [Noe Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Vinton, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Vinton), built 1974, S/N 1871R
- [N3211R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3211R): [Johnson Airspray Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20AIRSPRAY%20INC), [Argyle, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Argyle), built 1978, S/N 5100R
- [N331LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N331LB): [Jb Ag Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JB%20AG%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Colstrip, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Colstrip), built 1974, S/N 1997R
- [N331U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N331U): [Skyworks Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYWORKS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Waynesboro, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Waynesboro), built 1975, S/N 2136S
- [N332LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N332LB): [Strathman Aerial Spraying LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRATHMAN%20AERIAL%20SPRAYING%20LLC), [Axtell, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Axtell), built 1975, S/N 2159R
- [N34955](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34955): [Scott Cattle Company LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTT%20CATTLE%20COMPANY%20LLC), [Burlington, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Burlington), built 1974, S/N 1999R
- [N3647X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3647X): [Sheffield Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHEFFIELD%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Iron City, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Iron%20City), built 1975, S/N 2150R
- [N4152X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4152X): [Aero Spray Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20SPRAY%20INC), [Kingfisher, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Kingfisher), built 1974, S/N 1928R
- [N4154X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4154X): [Allied Sprayers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLIED%20SPRAYERS%20INC), [Hawley, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hawley), built 1974, S/N 1929R
- [N4155X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4155X): [Hawke Ag Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAWKE%20AG%20AVIATION%20INC), [Oakdale, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Oakdale), built 1974, S/N 1932R
- [N4162X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4162X): [Vaughns Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAUGHNS%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Reese, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Reese), built 1974, S/N 1934R
- [N4183X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4183X): [Nish Robert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NISH%20ROBERT%20M), [Spearman, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Spearman), built 1974, S/N 1944R
- [N4193X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4193X): [Country Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUNTRY%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Hecla, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Hecla), S/N 1957R
- [N4196X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4196X): [Stoken Martin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOKEN%20MARTIN), [Felton, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Felton), built 1974, S/N 1960R
- [N4205X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4205X): [Vanderpool Gary W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANDERPOOL%20GARY%20W), [Alamo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Alamo), built 1974, S/N 1968R
- [N4214X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4214X): [Towe Boys Agri Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOWE%20BOYS%20AGRI%20SERVICE), [Madison, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Madison), built 1974, S/N 1971R
- [N4219X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4219X): [West Valley Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEST%20VALLEY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Five Points, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Five%20Points), built 1974, S/N 1978R
- [N4223X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4223X): [Air Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1974, S/N 1984R
- [N4224X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4224X): [Air Dakota Flite Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20DAKOTA%20FLITE%20INC), [Hettinger, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Hettinger), built 1974, S/N 1985R
- [N4228X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4228X): [Johnson Airspray Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20AIRSPRAY%20INC), [Argyle, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Argyle), S/N 1994R
- [N4236X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4236X): [Doug Jackson Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOUG%20JACKSON%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Benson, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Benson), built 1974, S/N 2007R
- [N4239X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4239X): [Mountain Air Spray Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOUNTAIN%20AIR%20SPRAY%20CO), [Craig, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Craig), built 1974, S/N 2012R
- [N4250X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4250X): [Dodson International Parts Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DODSON%20INTERNATIONAL%20PARTS%20INC), [Rantoul, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Rantoul), built 1974, S/N 2030R
- [N431BL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N431BL): [Johnson Airspray Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20AIRSPRAY%20INC), [Argyle, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Argyle), built 1976, S/N 2209R
- [N4340J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4340J): [Morten John E DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORTEN%20JOHN%20E%20DBA), [Larimore, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Larimore), built 1975, S/N 5052R
- [N4340K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4340K): [Morten John E DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORTEN%20JOHN%20E%20DBA), [Larimore, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Larimore), built 1975, S/N 5080R
- [N44AH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44AH): [Precision Air Tactics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRECISION%20AIR%20TACTICS%20LLC), [Wellton, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Wellton), built 1976, S/N 2260R
- [N4852X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4852X): [Farm & Ranch Aerial Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARM%20%26%20RANCH%20AERIAL%20SERVICE%20INC), [Wharton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wharton), built 1974, S/N 2038R
- [N4859X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4859X): [Ag Aviation Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AG%20AVIATION%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Pond Creek, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Pond%20Creek), built 1974, S/N 2051R
- [N4865X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4865X): [Mcguire Robert A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCGUIRE%20ROBERT%20A), [Saint John, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Saint%20John), S/N 2060R
- [N4870X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4870X): [Johnson Airspray Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20AIRSPRAY%20INC), [Argyle, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Argyle), built 1975, S/N 2156R
- [N4906X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4906X): [Allied Sprayers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLIED%20SPRAYERS%20INC), [Hawley, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hawley), built 1974, S/N 2098R
- [N4914X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4914X): [Farmer Daniel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARMER%20DANIEL%20L), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1974, S/N 2105R
- [N4928X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4928X): [Fountain Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOUNTAIN%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Moscow, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Moscow), built 1974, S/N 2129R
- [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
- [N4954X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4954X): [Spray Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPRAY%20AERO%20LLC), [Minneola, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Minneola), built 1975, S/N 2162R
- [N4956X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4956X): [Gunia Michel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUNIA%20MICHEL%20L), [Linton, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Linton), S/N 2164R
- [N4961X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4961X): [Cat-Ag Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAT-AG%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Madras, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Madras), built 1975, S/N 2169R
- [N4962X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4962X): [Fernandez Amador Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERNANDEZ%20AMADOR%20JR), [Imperial, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Imperial), built 1975, S/N 2170R
- [N4971X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4971X): [Precision Ag Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRECISION%20AG%20AIR%20LLC), [Pendleton, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Pendleton), built 1976, S/N 5016R
- [N4972X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4972X): [R A S Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R%20A%20S%20INC), [Danbury, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Danbury), S/N 5017R
- [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
- [N4995X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4995X): [Fly-By LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY-BY%20LLC), [Cope, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Cope), built 1975, S/N 5040R
- [N4999X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4999X): [Fountain Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOUNTAIN%20INC), [Moscow, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Moscow), built 1975, S/N 2136R
- [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

All 97: https://openairdocs.org/model/rockwell-international-s-2r/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (276, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; 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 WPR23LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA211), Jun 3, 2023: Rockwell International S-2R (N4894X), Paul, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR23FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA122), Mar 8, 2023: Rockwell International S-2R (N8424V), Willows, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while flying under multiple conductors during a low-altitude aerial application flight, which resulted in propeller contact with a powerline…
- [NTSB CEN23LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA063), Dec 6, 2022: Rockwell International S2R-G6 (N4205X), Mission, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an electrical box.
- [NTSB CEN21FA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA368), Aug 10, 2021: Rockwell International S2R (N4956X), Strasburg, ND, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s intentional flight under power lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the lines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA20LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA328), Sep 21, 2020: Rockwell S2R (N7900V), Hamilton, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and improper operation of the engine beyond its indicated maximum cruise power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 CEN19LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA156), May 25, 2019: Rockwell S 2R (N4907X), Oakes, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the helical cam gear of the engine assembly due to fatigue cracks in the gear teeth, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA19CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA185), Mar 28, 2019: Rockwell S 2R (N4250X), Hermiston, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's distraction due to a spray handle opening and his improper pitch trim setting during final approach, which resulted in an excessive pitchdown when he took his hand off the controls to…
- [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 WPR17LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA174), Aug 1, 2017: Rockwell International S 2R (N4913X), Brawley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to the overstress separation of three supercharger drive gear teeth.
- [NTSB GAA17CA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA459), Jul 27, 2017: Rockwell International S 2R (N4886X), McRae, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR16LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA137), Jun 29, 2016: Rockwell International S 2R (N4952X), Brawley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s inability to climb and subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR16FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA120), Jun 6, 2016: Rockwell S2R (N4191X), De Smet, ID, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from guy wires during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's reduced…
- [NTSB WPR15LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA186), Jun 16, 2015: Rockwell International S 2R (N8420V), Washtucna, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN14CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA442), Aug 19, 2014: Rockwell International S 2R (N9646A), Kerkhoven, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot failure to see and avoid the guide wire during the aerial application flight.
- [NTSB WPR14LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA198), May 21, 2014: Rockwell International S 2R (N702CB), Medicine Lake, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and sufficient altitude to clear terrain during a low-altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN13LA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA484), Aug 12, 2013: Rockwell International S-2R (N5610X), Larchwood, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A complete loss of engine power during an agricultural application flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have…
- [NTSB CEN13LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA390), Jun 12, 2013: Rockwell S-2R (N2249U), Boise City, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies.
- [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 WPR12LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA356), Aug 14, 2012: Rockwell S2R (N8468V), Royal City, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust rocker boss housing, which prevented the exhaust valve from opening.
- [NTSB CEN12CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA533), Aug 7, 2012: Thrush S-2R (N5596X), Newkirk, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB WPR12CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA229), May 24, 2012: Rockwell International S-2R (N8468V), Royal City, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object during an aerial application, which resulted in damage to the landing gear and led to the airplane ground looping during the…
- [NTSB CEN12LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA357), May 23, 2012: Rockwell International S-2R (N8421V), Howard, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: A fractured fabricated aluminum oil line, which resulted in oil exhaustion followed by a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA172), Apr 17, 2012: Rockwell International S-2R (N4971X), Palouse, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction and subsequent failure to have…
- [NTSB WPR12CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA112), Feb 14, 2012: Rockwell International S-2R (N8433V), Yellow Pine, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain directional control while landing on a snow-contaminated runway.
- [NTSB WPR12CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA103), Feb 5, 2012: Rockwell International S-2R (N4894X), Yellow Pine, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not reduce the airplane’s descent rate prior to the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA279), Jun 23, 2011: Rockwell International S-2R (N8520V), Brawley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, which likely resulted from the failure of the piston connecting rod in cylinder number 3 due to hydraulic lock in that cylinder.
- [NTSB WPR11CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA229), May 18, 2011: Rockwell International S-2R (N4996X), Kahlotus, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [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 CEN11CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA006), Oct 5, 2010: Rockwell International S-2R (N8432V), Texarkana, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to cracked engine cylinder.
- [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 DFW08LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA223), Sep 1, 2008: Rockwell International S-2R (N8472V), Uvalde, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to the improper use of unauthorized replacement parts in the engine and repeated operation of the engine in an over-temperature condition.
- [NTSB CHI08CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA198), Jul 18, 2008: Rockwell S2R (N8466V), Carthage, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident were the uneven runway, the runway edge, and the cornfield.
- [NTSB MIA08LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA133), Jul 5, 2008: Rockwell International S-2R (N8499V), Colquitt, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine power due to the installation of incorrect turbine blades on the compressor turbine disk during repair of the disk assembly.
- [NTSB SEA08LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA133), May 11, 2008: Thrush S-2R (N8860Q), Holtville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA222), Jul 30, 2006: Rockwell S2R (N7982V), Park Rapids, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the inadequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor was the low altitude at which the airplane was being…
- [NTSB ANC06CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA055), May 18, 2006: Rockwell International S-2R (N5596X), Perry, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane before fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and a subsequent forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW05CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA209), Aug 9, 2005: Rockwell S-2R (N7794V), Lyford, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 CHI05CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA183), Jul 12, 2005: Rockwell S-2R (N4232X), Guelph, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance to the guy wire during the agricultural application pass. Contributing factors were the guy wire, and low altitude flight.
- [NTSB CHI05LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA164), Jul 5, 2005: Rockwell S-2R (N3211R), Bristol, SD, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the static lines between the transmission towers. A factor associated with the accident were the static lines.
- [NTSB SEA05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA126), Jun 24, 2005: Rockwell S-2R (N4865X), Mountain Home, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and the loss of engine power. A vehicle was a factor in the on ground collision.
- [NTSB DFW05CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA166), Jun 11, 2005: Rockwell International S-2R (N8856Q), Watson, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB DFW05CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA095), Mar 11, 2005: Ayres S-2R (N8422V), Marvell, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was gusty winds.
- [NTSB FTW04LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA176), Jul 6, 2004: Rockwell S-2R (N8486V), Jonesville, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW04LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA158), Jun 10, 2004: Rockwell International S-2R (N4968X), Needville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power and subsequent in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA04CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA059), Mar 26, 2004: Rockwell S-2R (N8420V), Mattawa, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Compensation for wind conditions not maintained. Factors include a tailwind and a rock pile adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX04CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA153), Mar 11, 2004: Ayres S2R-600 (N8520V), Calipatria, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of ground personnel to refuel the airplane with the proper fuel grade/octane, resulting in the airplane's loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to detect the fuel…
- [NTSB LAX04LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA012), Oct 13, 2003: Rockwell International S-2R (N7950V), Lemoore, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of control for undetermined reasons.

All 276: https://openairdocs.org/model/rockwell-international-s-2r/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (357, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; 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 20230603004279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230603004279A), Jun 3, 2023: Rockwell International S-2R (N4894X), Paul, ID, Substantial damage. While conducting CFR part 137 agricultural operations, the pilot reported loss of directional control on the takeoff roll, drifting right of centerline and…
- [Accident 20230307001789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230307001789A), Mar 7, 2023: Rockwell International S-2R (N8424V), Willows, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Evidence of the wreckage from [privacy data omitted] indicate that the aircraft was heading eastbound perpendicular to power lines while performing aerial…
- [Accident 20221206018889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221206018889A), Dec 6, 2022: Rockwell International S-2R (N4205X), Mission, TX, Substantial damage. On December 6, 2022, inspector bff received a call from roc after hours, reporting an aircraft accident. The police officer on scene stated an aircraft…
- [Accident 20210810008719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210810008719A), Aug 10, 2021: Rockwell International S-2R (N4956X), Strasburg, ND, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Operator / pilot in command (PIC) was performing aerial application of pesticide. According to a witness, the PIC had completed two passes. The PIC then flew…
- [Accident 20200921015039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200921015039A), Sep 21, 2020: Rockwell International S-2R (N7900V), Hamilton, GA, Destroyed. Although the pilots total time in make/model is extensive, the pilot had never operated this make/model with a radial engine. The pilot decided to fly the…
- [Incident 20200708009199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200708009199I), Jul 8, 2020: Rockwell International S-2R (N331LB), Pine Bluffs, WY, Minor damage. PIC loaded the aircraft to spray herbicide in a field at la grange, WY the evening prior to the incident at airport 82V . PIC started at 04:30 am by doing a…
- [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…
- [Incident 20190716015279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190716015279I), Jul 16, 2019: Rockwell International S-2R (N4933X), Wyndmere, ND, Minor damage. Pilot stated that he typically sprays around that location until his right fuel tank is empty and his left tank is near 1/4 indicated. His left fuel tank…
- [Accident 20190525005299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190525005299A), May 25, 2019: Rockwell International S-2R (N4907X), Oakes, ND, Substantial damage. N4907X departed 2D5 at 2 pm headed to the south east about 10 na miles from the airport. Pilot started spraying on the east side of the field spraying north…
- [Accident 20190328002089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190328002089A), Mar 28, 2019: Rockwell International S-2R (N4250X), Hermiston, OR, Substantial damage. On Thursday, March 28, 2019, a Rockwell International S-2R, registered as N4250X, was involved in an accident approx. ¾ of a mile west of runway 4 at Hermiston…
- [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…
- [Incident 20170810024279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170810024279I), Aug 10, 2017: Rockwell International S-2R (N4971X), Salem, IN, Minor damage. On August 10, 2017 at approximately 1600HRS local time a Rockwell International, model S2R, N4971X, lost directional control after landing on runway 10 at…
- [Accident 20170801010239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170801010239A), Aug 1, 2017: Rockwell International S-2R (N4913X), Brawley, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot reported while flying on the north side of the field he noticed a loss of power. He leveled the wings flying north west some power was received then…
- [Accident 20170727010089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170727010089A), Jul 27, 2017: Rockwell International S-2R (N4886X), Mcrae, GA, Substantial damage. On July 27, 2017, at approximately 10:30 a.m. eastern standard time (EST), N4886X experienced an uncontrollable landing at the Telfair-Wheeler County Airport…
- [Accident 20160628021689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160628021689A), Jun 28, 2016: Rockwell International S-2R (N4952X), Brawley, CA, Substantial damage. At 9:15 pm, June 28, 2016, N4952X departed Brawley Airport (bwc), with a cargo of economic poison for a night of aerial application. At approximately 100' AGL…
- [Accident 20160606006039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160606006039A), Jun 6, 2016: Rockwell International S-2R (N4191X), Desmet, ID, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Outboard section of right wing impacted power pole guy wires. Impact caused loss of control. Aircraft subsequently impacted power lines and multiple trees.…
- [Accident 20150616008979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150616008979A), Jun 16, 2015: Rockwell International S-2R (N8420V), Washtucna, WA, Minor damage. Pilot was applying dry fertilizer on several fields near wastucna, WA. The day was warming up and the air was starting to get a little rough though he stated…
- [Accident 20140819013579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140819013579A), Aug 19, 2014: Rockwell International S-2R (N9646A), Kerkhoven, MN, Substantial damage. Pilot was making his second pass on a north/south line which bordered a small power line. As he began his run, the aircraft struck a guide wire with the…
- [Incident 20140716011379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140716011379I), Jul 16, 2014: Rockwell International S-2R (N8481V), Grenora, ND, Minor damage. During application of agricutural chemicals to wheat field, pilot struck an electrical power line, severing the line and damaging the propeller of the aircaft,…
- [Incident 20140708010919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140708010919I), Jul 8, 2014: Rockwell International S-2R (N8422V), Carrington, ND, Minor damage. The pilot stated that he was having difficulties with his spray equipment. He was making his fourth pass and as he turned the spray on he glanced at his left…
- [Accident 20140521007489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140521007489A), May 21, 2014: Rockwell International S-2R (N702CB), Medicine Lake, MT, Substantial damage. Times, headings, measurements & altitudes are approximate. Aircraft N702CB, ayres S-2R, registered to & operated by clear skies aviation; took off from the…
- [Accident 20130812017949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130812017949A), Aug 12, 2013: Rockwell International S-2R (N5610X), Larchwood, IA, Substantial damage. Pilot struck a wire during aerial application. Approximately 10 minutes later pilot reported engine failure and made emergency landing on a gravel road. During…
- [Accident 20130612010469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130612010469A), Jun 12, 2013: Rockwell International S-2R (N2249U), Boise City, OK, Substantial damage. On June 12, 2013, N2249U, a Rockwell S-2R sustained substantial damage during a forced landing approximately 3 miles south of Boise City, Oklahoma. The pilot…
- [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 20120814017499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120814017499A), Aug 14, 2012: Rockwell International S-2R (N8468V), Royal City, WA, Substantial damage. On takeoff, aircraft lost power. Pilot was able to sustain it enough to attempt a landing on the highway. He was unable to land straight and when the aircraft…
- [Accident 20120807017609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120807017609A), Aug 7, 2012: Rockwell International S-2R (N5596X), Newkirk, OK, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that he was in cruise phase of flight seeding near a river. While going along the river during the operation the pilot struck power lines.…
- [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 20120524009579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120524009579A), May 24, 2012: Rockwell International S-2R (N8468V), Royal City, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot was conducting an aerial application of a wheat field when he struck the main pipe of an irrigation circle with the left main landing gear, bending it…
- [Accident 20120523010709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120523010709A), May 23, 2012: Rockwell International S-2R (N8421V), Howard, SD, Substantial damage. On 05/23/2012 at 12:30 pm a thrush S-2R (N8421V) owned by east river air spray LLC. Was involved in an incident/emergency landing, while trying to return to…
- [Accident 20120417005569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417005569A), Apr 17, 2012: Rockwell International S-2R (N4971X), Palouse, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot was conducting dry fertilizer aerial application. He had flown a couple of runs prior to the accident flight. At the turn around for this flight the…
- [Incident 20120214002029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120214002029I), Feb 14, 2012: Rockwell International S-2R (N8433V), Yellow Pine, ID, Minor damage. The pilot touched down normally and was lined up with the center line of the runway. The pilot put the engine in reverse to slow the aircraft down, the…
- [Accident 20120205002089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120205002089A), Feb 5, 2012: Rockwell International S-2R (N4894X), Stibnite, ID, Substantial damage. Pilot flared the aircraft for landing but the rate of desent did not decrease. The aircraft hit the runway harder than intended and bounced back into the air.…
- [Accident 20110623012599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110623012599A), Jun 23, 2011: Rockwell International S-2R (N8520V), Brawley, CA, Destroyed. N8520V an S2R during the repositioning for part 137 aerial application operation attempted an emergency landing due to engine issues, during the emergency…
- [Incident 20110602009839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110602009839I), Jun 2, 2011: Rockwell International S-2R (N4865X), Nyssa, OR, Minor damage. Pilot was spraying when he hit a powerline and knocked it down. The powerline missed the prop, but hit the landing gear and before it broke it knocked the fuel…
- [Accident 20110519008409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110519008409A), May 19, 2011: Rockwell International S-2R (N4996X), Kahlotus, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted takeoff with strong quartering tailwind and lost control. Aircraft went partially off the right side of the runway, and then back up and all…
- [Incident 20110311003159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110311003159I), Mar 11, 2011: Rockwell In S-2R (N8520V), Brawley, CA, Substantial damage. After landing pilot attempted to reposition aircraft to load spray material and fuel, pilot forgot to step on the left brake to spin the aircraft and aircraft…
- [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…
- [Incident 20101031049269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101031049269I), Oct 31, 2010: Rockwell In S-2R (N8039V), Lamesa, TX, Minor damage. On October 31, 2010, N8039V, a Rockwell international S-2R (thrush) hit a powerline during a pull-up while spraying a field. The wire hit midway on the…
- [Accident 20101005047769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101005047769A), Oct 5, 2010: Rockwell In S-2R (N8432V), Texarkana, AR, Substantial damage. On October 5, 2010, at 08:12 CDT a Rockwell international S-2R "thrush", N8432V, executed a forced landing immediately after liftoff due to sudden loss of…
- [Incident 20100929046439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100929046439I), Sep 29, 2010: Rockwell In S-2R (N8860Q), Imperial, CA, Substantial damage. During a part 137 aerial appication operation, N8860Q an S2R cashed in a field during a return manuver due to the aircraft running out of gas, the aircraft…
- [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 20080901844709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080901844709A), Sep 1, 2008: Ayres S2R (N8472V), D'Hanis, TX, Destroyed. (-23) The aircraft lost engine power while making a third pass during aerial application. The pilot stated he put the aircraft into a high pitch attitude to…
- [Accident 20080718843669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080718843669A), Jul 18, 2008: Ayres S2R (N8466V), Carthage, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot in command stated during takeoff the aircraft began to veer left, he attempted to correct back to the right however the left wingtip contacted…
- [Accident 20080705855249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080705855249A), Jul 5, 2008: Ayres S2R (N8499V), Colquitt, GA, Substantial damage. (-23) During application of agricultural chemicals (mepex and vidrin), while making west-east run, on pull-up at east end of field to 300', puff of white smoke…
- [Incident 20080623834109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080623834109I), Jun 23, 2008: Ayres S2R (N4865X), Marsing, ID, Minor damage. (-23) 0700 Aircraft developed a leak in the spray system while applying malathion. Pilot chose to land on a nearby private airstrip (symms) to fix the leak.…
- [Accident 20080510834449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080510834449A), May 10, 2008: Ayres S2R (N8860Q), Brawley, CA, Substantial damage. (-23)N8860Q a rockwell international S-2R crashed while performing aerial spray operations (crop dusting) the aircraft had a loss of power while pilot was…
- [Incident 20070807019819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070807019819I), Aug 7, 2007: Ayres S2R (N8466V), Mt. Pleasant, IA, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot was in a turn after applying the second swath of chemical on a field when the engine lost power and gauges went to zero. Pilot initiated…
- [Incident 20070515007379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070515007379I), May 15, 2007: Ayres S2R (N8472V), Beaumont, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On may 15, 2007 at approximately 14:30 CDT an aircraft, N8472V, make: thrush, model: S24, s/n: 2232R sustained minor damage during an emergency landing…
- [Incident 20070512009349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070512009349I), May 12, 2007: Ayres S2R (N5597X), Superior, NE, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft experienced engine failure and landed in a field. No injuries. Aircraft released to owner and engine sent to mfgr for analysis. No conclusion…

All 357: https://openairdocs.org/model/rockwell-international-s-2r/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (23)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2020FA0000111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000111), Apr 5, 2019: SPAR CAP. NICKED. A NICK WAS FOUND IN THE RIGHT WING UPPER SPAR CAP AT WS 68.0 DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION. AN EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION WAS ACCOMPLISHED WHICH CONFIRMED A CRACK A
- [SDR 2018FA0000331](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000331), Aug 2, 2018: THROTTLE ARM. WORN. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO DECREASE ENGINE RPM, INITIATED A GO AROUND. ON THE SECOND APPROACH THE PILOT NEEDED TO INCREASE RPM AND FOUND THAT ALL THROTTLE CONTROL 
- [SDR CA120903006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120903006), Aug 27, 2012: ENGINE. FAILED. (CAN) DURING AERIAL APPLICATION OPERATIONS, THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND SUBSEQUENTLY LOST ENGINE POWER. THE PILOT GOT RID OF THE HOPPER CONTENTS BEFORE MAK
- [SDR 2011FA0000539](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000539), Aug 22, 2011: ENGINE. FAILED. ENGINE FAILED JUST AFTER TAKEOFF, FOR UNKNOWN REASONS RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. PILOT REPORTED HEARING A LOUD "BANG" COME FROM THE ENGINE WITH A SUDDEN LOSS OF 
- [SDR CA100903004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100903004), Jul 9, 2010: ENGINE. FAILED. ACCIDENT WHILE CONDUCTING AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING OPERATIONS, THE ACFT EXPERIENCED AN UNCOMMANDED RETURN TO FLIGHT IDLE OF THE ENGINE THAT WAS UNRECOVERABLE RESUL
- [SDR 2010FA0000093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000093), Jan 14, 2010: SPAR. CRACKED. TOP RUDDER ATTACH BRACKET CRACKED OUT OF REAR SPAR ON THE VERTICAL FIN. NOTICED CRACK AT ANNUAL INSP. THE RUDDER BEARINGS ARE ALL FREE AND OK. POSSIBLY INSTALL 
- [SDR 2010FA0000022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000022), Jan 4, 2010: SPAR. CRACKED. TOP RUDDER ATTACH BRACKET CRACKED OUT OF REAR SPAR ON THE VERTICAL FIN. NOTICED CRACK AT ANNUAL INSPECTION. POSSIBLY INSTALL A HEAVIER REAR SPAR OR BEEF UPS IN 
- [SDR 2006FA0001197](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001197), Sep 18, 2006: TRUSS. BROKEN. UPPER TRUSS TO SHOCK STRUT BROKE OFF GEAR LEG, ALLOWING LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE. THIS AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN USED FOR FUEL HAULING AND IS LANDING WITH HEAVY LOADS. 
- [SDR 2006FA0000015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000015), Jan 4, 2006: DOOR. BULGED. CARBON MONOXIDE ENTRANCE INTO CABIN AREA. INCREASED AIRSPEED RESULTING FROM THIS COMBINATION CAUSED THE RT CABIN DOOR TO BULGE SLIGHTLY. PILOT CONCERNS ABOUT CA
- [SDR 20010412CW004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010412CW004), Dec 11, 2000: COUNTERWEIGHT. CRACKED. COUNTERWEIGHT SLUG CRACKED IN SLOTS. LOW TIME, HAVE SLUG.
- [SDR 20000831SH021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000831SH021), Jul 31, 2000: HOSE. RESTRICTED. HOSE INTER RUBBER EXPANDED TO RESTRICT FUEL FLOW AT FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE. PART TIME IN SERVICE: 281 HOURS. REF: S-2R ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG FIG 2-7, ITEM 15, 
- [SDR 99ZZZX4127](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4127), Sep 28, 1999: IMPELLER. BROKEN. CONDUCTING AERIAL APPLICATION, ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER, EMERGENCY LANDING. INSPECTION DISCLOSED IMPELLER HAD FAILED WHICH RESTRICTED AIRFLOW.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2809), Jul 1, 1999: SEAL. WORN. DURING AN AG OPERATION, ENGINE LOST POWER. EMERGENCY OFF-AIRPORT LANDING ON ROAD. AIRCRAFT RAN OFF ROAD, DAMAGE TO PROP AND ONE WING TIP. FURTHER INVESTIGATION 
- [SDR CA990513005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990513005), May 5, 1999: BLADE. CORRODED. (CAN) INSPECTION FOUND THE PROPELLER BLADE FILLETS CORRODED ON BOTH BLADES AND THE COUNTERWEIGHTS (CWT) BUSHINGS CRACKED, TWO LONG BEARING RACES DENTED, ONE CAP
- [SDR EY2R9600899](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600899), Jul 1, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. BLADE, SN H13053, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600898](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600898), Jul 1, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. BLADE, SN H13052, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600897](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600897), Jul 1, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. BLADE, SN H13058, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600668](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600668), May 1, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. BLADE, SN E85574, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600667](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600667), May 1, 1996: PILOT TUBE. CORRODED. PILOT TUBE FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600662](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600662), May 1, 1996: PILOT TUBE. CORRODED. PILOT TUBE FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600661](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600661), May 1, 1996: PILOT TUBE. CORRODED. PILOT TUBE FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600660](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600660), May 1, 1996: PILOT TUBE. CORRODED. PILOT TUBE FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600658](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600658), May 1, 1996: BEARING. CORRODED. BEARING CORRODED.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Aero Commander S2R](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-s2r): 60 registered aircraft, registry code 0143022
- [Ayres S-2R](https://openairdocs.org/model/ayres-s-2r): 44 registered aircraft, registry code 0970101
- [Ayres S-2R](https://openairdocs.org/model/ayres-s-2r): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0970113
- [Thrush S-2R](https://openairdocs.org/model/thrush-s-2r): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8380309
- [Ayres S-2R](https://openairdocs.org/model/ayres-s-2r): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0970114
- [North American Rockwell S-2R](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-rockwell-s-2r): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 6150135
- [Rockwell/Teach S-2R](https://openairdocs.org/model/rockwell-teach-s-2r): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7630201
- [Rckwell Int'L-Ag Aero Distrib. S-2R](https://openairdocs.org/model/rckwell-int-l-ag-aero-distrib-s-2r): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7630204
- [Rockwell International/Taylor S2R](https://openairdocs.org/model/rockwell-international-taylor-s2r): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7630206

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