# Snow S2A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8380202 - Manufacturer (registry): SNOW - Model: S2A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 112 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 2A9](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A9) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Thrush Aircraft LLC - Registered aircraft: 6 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/snow-s2a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## 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. - [AD 66-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-14-01): Wing Main Spar · Thrush 600-S-2C, S-2B, S-2C and 1 more. Effective Jul 5, 1966 - [AD 63-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-05-03): Wing Main Spar Web Flange · Thrush S-2B, S-2C and S2A. Effective Mar 8, 1963 - [AD 61-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-14-06): Control Cables · Thrush S2A. Effective Jul 21, 1961 ## Registered aircraft (6) - [N4979C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4979C): [Trissell Flying Ser Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRISSELL%20FLYING%20SER%20INC), [Clarksville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Clarksville), built 1959, S/N 1022 - [N4982C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4982C): [Hirsch Teddy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIRSCH%20TEDDY%20J), [Olney, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Olney), built 1959, S/N 1025 - [N4983C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4983C): [Schnatz Andrew P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHNATZ%20ANDREW%20P), [Valley, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Valley), built 1959, S/N 1026 - [N9401R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9401R): [Mid Continent Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20CONTINENT%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP), [Hayti, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Hayti), built 1959, S/N 1030 - [N9426R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9426R): [Reed Gretchen M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REED%20GRETCHEN%20M), [Madison, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Madison), built 1960, S/N 1056A - [N9432R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9432R): [Trissell Flying Ser Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRISSELL%20FLYING%20SER%20INC), [Clarksville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Clarksville), built 1960, S/N 1062-A ## STCs approved for it (114, first 50) - [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA00196AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00196AT): Installation of Appalachian Accessories carbon steel brake discs that have melonite surface treatment, P/N AA-17.. Aviation Products, Inc - [STC SA00243BO (1 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO%20(1%20OF%205)): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).. Icarus Avionics, LLC - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00364BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00364BO): Counterbalance Plates. Weston B Liu - [STC SA00375BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00375BO): Aviat Aircraft Aileron Counterbalance Plates. Liu, Weston B. - [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00457DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00457DE): Installation of a hydraulically controlled variable pitch 3-bladed propeller Model MTV-9-B-C/C188-18b.. MT- Propeller Entwicklung GmbH - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc. - [STC SA00680SE (4 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(4%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International - [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc. - [STC SA01157LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01157LA): Installation of Electronics International Model FP-5 or FP-5L fuel flow/fuel pressure instrument as a replacement instrument.. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA01158WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01158WI): Installation of Aero Enhancements UV250-1 Supplemental Instrument Panel Lightning System.. Aero Enhancements Inc. - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01282NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01282NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830.. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01473SE (1 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01473SE%20(1%20OF%205)): Installation of a GTX 32 (mode C), GTX 33 (mode S), or GTX 33D (mode S with diversity) Remote Transponde. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01487SE (1 OF 5](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE%20(1%20OF%205): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver in accordance with Garmin Supplemental Type Certificate Master Data List, P/N 005-C0217-00, Revision A, dated December 20, 2004, or later FAA approved revision.. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01487SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE-D): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01695SE (1 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01695SE%20(1%20OF%205)): Installation of an antenna. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01714WI (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems.. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA01860NY (2 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01860NY%20(2%20OF%203)): Installation of Graphic Engine Monitors (GEM) Models GEM-610 and GEMINI 1200.. Insight Instrument Corporation - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA01933LA-D (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01967WI (3 OF3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI%20(3%20OF3)): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc. - [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P.. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio.. Peregrine - [STC SA02119SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02154AK (PAGE 1 )](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02154AK%20(PAGE%201%20)): Installation of the UPS Aviation Technologies Inc. Apollo MX20 multi-function display, P/N 430-0270-500.. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA02217AK (1 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02217AK%20(1%20OF%205)): Installation of Garmin AT Model GDL90 UAT Data Link System, in accordance with Garmin AT, Inc., GDL 90 UAT Master Data List, P/N 560-0278-01, Revision A, dated November 12, 2004, or later FAA approved revision.. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA02430SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02430SE): Fabrication and installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC All 114: https://openairdocs.org/model/snow-s2a/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (34) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB BFO95LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA095), Sep 15, 1995: Snow S2A (N4977C), Pasadena, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the failure of the right brake during the landing roll. - [NTSB FTW77DRG58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DRG58), Jul 8, 1977: Snow S2A (N9403R), Premont, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76FRG77](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRG77), Jul 28, 1976: Snow S2A (N9421R), Los Ebanos, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB OAK76DXQ55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DXQ55), Jul 5, 1976: Snow 600S2C (N9479R), Yerington, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA76FYC43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYC43), May 1, 1976: Snow S2A (N9409R), Heppner, OR, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC75DCJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DCJ10), Jul 19, 1974: Snow S2A (N4979C), Campbell, NE, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW74FRG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FRG04), Jul 21, 1973: Snow S2A (N3699F), Harlingen, TX, destroyed - [NTSB MKC73FTK17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FTK17), Jun 11, 1973: Snow S2A (N9457R), Fort Pierre, SD, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX73FUJ68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUJ68), Apr 19, 1973: Snow S2A (N9424R), Casa Grande, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA73DKT25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKT25), Nov 13, 1972: Snow S2A (N4973C), Clewiston, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW73FPG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FPG28), Oct 3, 1972: Snow S2A (N9405R), Chatfield, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI73FEC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEC02-168070), Jul 26, 1972: Snow S2A (N9446R), Parma, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW73DPG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DPG04), Jul 17, 1972: Snow S2A (N9415R), Almyra, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW73FRG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FRG01), Jul 1, 1972: Snow S2A (N3695F), Bishop, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW72FPG87](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FPG87), Jun 30, 1972: Snow S2A (N9401R), Almyra, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA71FKT25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FKT25), Nov 26, 1970: Snow S2A (N9460R), Clewiston, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC70DCQ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70DCQ28), Jun 15, 1970: Snow S2A (N9431R), Atwood, KS, destroyed - [NTSB FTW70F0092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0092), Jul 10, 1969: Snow S2C (N1852S), Coy, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW69D0083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0083), Jun 28, 1968: Snow S2A (N9400R), Bryan, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW69F0137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0137), May 18, 1968: Snow S2A (N3690F), Garwood, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC68F0484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0484), Mar 16, 1968: Snow S2A (N9463R), Goodland, KS, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX68A0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0049), Nov 15, 1967: Snow S2A (N9406R), Dateland, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW68A0039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0039), Oct 10, 1967: Snow S2A (N9434R), Bryan, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC68D0167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0167), Aug 6, 1967: Snow S2A (N9463R), Ruleton, KS, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67D0610](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0610), May 5, 1967: Snow S2A (N9443R), Garwood, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67F0584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0584), Apr 24, 1967: Snow S2A (N4972C), Rosenberg, TX, destroyed - [NTSB FTW67D0475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0475), Feb 3, 1967: Snow S2C (N9470R), Port Lavaca, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC67F0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0110), Jul 23, 1966: Snow S2A (N3699F), Elwood, NE, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW66F0695](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0695), May 15, 1966: Snow S2A (N9418R), Tivoli, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW66D0147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0147), Jul 6, 1965: Snow S2A (N3696F), Stratford, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X3756](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3756), Sep 3, 1964: Snow S2A (N4973C), Roaring Sprgs, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X3332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3332), Aug 11, 1964: Snow S2A (N9434R), Bryan, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2079), Jun 2, 1964: Snow S2 (N3694F), Williamstown, MO, destroyed - [NTSB UNK64X1612](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1612), May 4, 1964: Snow S2A (N6346X), Katy, TX, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 19950915029869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950915029869A), Sep 15, 1995: Ayres S2A (N4977C), Lakeshore, MD, Substantial damage. Veered off runway landing. Hit parked auto and airplane. Right brake had failed. Recent annual 13HRS prior. - [Incident 19810911070579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810911070579I), Sep 11, 1981: Ayres S2A (N9426R), Mcdonough, GA, Minor damage. Pilot made emergency landing because engine quit. Aircraft was out of fuel. - [Accident 19770708016899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770708016899A), Jul 8, 1977: Ayres S2B (N9403R), Premont, TX, Substantial damage - [Accident 19760728025229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760728025229A), Jul 28, 1976: Ayres S2B (N9421R), Los Ebanos, TX, Destroyed - [Accident 19760705016459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760705016459A), Jul 5, 1976: Ayres S2B (N9479R), Yerington, NV, Substantial damage. Nr 4 cyl head rocker arm boss failed. Tried to avoid ditch. Spraying alfalfa. - [Accident 19760501015259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760501015259A), May 1, 1976: Ayres S2B (N9409R), Heppner, OR, Destroyed - [Accident 19740719021569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740719021569A), Jul 19, 1974: Ayres S2B (N4979C), Campbell, NE, Substantial damage. Spraying milo. - [Accident 19730721022619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730721022619A), Jul 21, 1973: Ayres S2B (N3699F), Harlingen, TX, Destroyed. Chem hose routed thru cockpit ruptured sprayng toxic chem in plts face. - [Accident 19730611015059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730611015059A), Jun 11, 1973: Pitts S2B (N9457R), Fort Pierre, SD, Substantial damage. 1 Tenth hr this make,model. Flt to accumulate hrs and exp in this type acft. - [Accident 19730419009049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730419009049A), Apr 19, 1973: Ayres S2B (N9424R), Casa Grande, AZ, Destroyed. Dissecting aortic aneurysm. Spraying golf course. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Pitts S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-s-2a): 9 registered aircraft, registry code 7220401 - [Hare Meredith S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hare-meredith-s-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614EH - [Vich Robert Sr/Vich Robert JR S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/vich-robert-sr-vich-robert-jr-s-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614KP - [Boardman Don A III S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/boardman-don-a-iii-s-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05676R9 - [Hofer Robert Scott S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hofer-robert-scott-s-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1130837 - [Grumman S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-s-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 3951010 - [Wright Carl S2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/wright-carl-s2a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05616GC - [Ward William F S2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/ward-william-f-s2a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1130855 - [Christen Industries S-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-s-2a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2210004 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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