# Fatal NTSB investigations: Rockwell International S-2R

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR23FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA122.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Willows, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 8, 2023 · N8424V · Substantial damage
  > 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 and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN21FA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA368.md): Rockwell International S2R · Strasburg, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 10, 2021 · N4956X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s intentional flight under power lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the lines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ANC17FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA047.md): Rockwell International S 2R · Calipatria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2017 · N5022X · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because of the extensive thermal damage from the postcrash fire.
- [NTSB WPR16FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA120.md): Rockwell S2R · De Smet, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2016 · N4191X · Substantial damage
  > 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 ability to see the guy wires due to sun glare.
- [NTSB WPR11LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA094.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Oakley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2011 · N4977X · Substantial damage
  > 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 accident was the lack of visual conspicuity of the MET and the lack…
- [NTSB CHI05LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA164.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bristol, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N3211R · Substantial damage
  > 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 SEA01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA131.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Nez Perce, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N5011X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA01FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA127.md): Rockwell S-2R-1200 · Cottonwood, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2001 · N4947X · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while dropping fire retardant. Factors include low visibility with smoke.
- [NTSB SEA98LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA138.md): Rockwell S-2R · Burley, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1998 · N5036X · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > A failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft due to inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX95LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA269.md): Rockwell S-2R · Tulare, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N5035X · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to see and avoid power lines along his route of flight.
- [NTSB LAX94LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA268.md): Rockwell S2-R · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N4230X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control as a result of incapacitation from an in-flight sulfur fire.
- [NTSB FTW93FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA211.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bastrop, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N8512V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB ANC91LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA061.md): Rockwell S-2R · Larsen Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N4851X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR into IMC conditions and failure to maintain proper altitude. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling and fog.
- [NTSB MKC90DPG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90DPG02.md): Aero Commander S-2R · Alicia, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N8940Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintian airspeed during the turn to reverse direction for a swath run.
- [NTSB MKC89DPG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DPG02.md): Rockwell S-2R · Reyno, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 5, 1989 · N4931X · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in a tight maneuver at inadequate airspeed and a subsequent stall. A contributing factor was the presence of high obstructions (trees).
- [NTSB MIA88FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA232.md): Rockwell S2R · O'Brien, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1988 · N4222X · Destroyed
  > The purpose of the flt was to spray a soybean field about 1/2 mi n of the airstrip. There are no known witnesses to the crash, but a person in the area heard the eng 'pop', then eng sound ceased; seconds later the sound of impact was heard. The acft struck…
- [NTSB LAX88DVA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DVA07.md): Ayres S2R · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 21, 1988 · N5512X · Destroyed
  > During an agricultural spraying run, the airplane was required to fly under power lines to complete the job. The airplane was seen flying in the direction of the wires. The airplane initially contacted a levee with the wing and then collided with a power…
- [NTSB LAX87DVA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVA11.md): Rockwell S-2R · Mendota, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 13, 1987 · N4219X · Substantial damage
  > The ground flagman reported the pilot had just completed spraying the bean field. The pilot was in the process of doing a touch-up application when he flew under the power lines. The airplane right wing contacted the lowest of the 4 powerlines, rolled…
- [NTSB SEA86LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA178.md): Ayres S-2R · Kuna, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1986 · N5017X · Destroyed
  > Acft was observed in orbit pattern near object field for night aerial application. Plt overflew object field secured acft lights and shortly thereafter collided with powerline tower. Plt had made application at this field four previous times this year. Ground…
- [NTSB ATL84FLT14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FLT14.md): Rockwell S-2R · Lake Comorant, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 8, 1984 · N8478V · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was taken without permission by an employee of the owner. The employee did not hold an airmens certificate and no record of him ever having flight training could be found. The aircraft was found crashed in a field. No evidence of precrash failure…
- [NTSB SEA84FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA110.md): Rockwell S-2R · American Falls, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1984 · N4865X · Substantial damage
  > The load/ground crew reported that the plt planned to make 1 more spray run before flying back to the home base. When the acft did not return to the loading area, they assumed he had returned to the base. They drove 20 mi back to the base, but found neither…
- [NTSB FTW84LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA228.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bay City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1984 · N8481V · Substantial damage
  > While spraying a field with propanel & modown grass killers, the plt was crossing below a high tension power line. The vertical stabilizer contacted the lowest wire which tore loose the vertical stabilizer. The acft pitched nose up, then it dove down, crashed…
- [NTSB FTW82FRJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRJ16.md): Rockwell S-2R · Jones, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 23, 1982 · N8474V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Air tractor AT-400, N2342Z, and another aircraft, a Rockwell international S-2R, N8474V, collided while both aircraft were involved in spraying operatons. The AT-400 pilot was spraying a field that was surrounded by trees. He had just completed a swath run to…
- [NTSB MKC81FCQ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCQ28.md): Ayers S2R-34 · Hillsboro, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 17, 1981 · N4122X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA81FKT37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FKT37.md): Rockwell S-2R · Florida City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 31, 1981 · N4895X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FKG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKG33-133987.md): Rockwell S2R · Belzoni, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 8, 1979 · N5044X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FRJ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRJ20.md): Rockwell S-2R · Waterproof, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 15, 1979 · N4251X · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FRJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRJ24.md): Aero-Comdr S-2R · Lake Providenc, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1978 · N8859Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FQG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FQG22.md): Snow S-2R · Friona, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 26, 1978 · N5605X · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77FVG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FVG31.md): Aero-Comdr S-2R · Maxwell, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 26, 1977 · N4997X · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FUM22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUM22.md): Aero Comdr 600S2R · Brawley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 12, 1977 · N8429V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76FRJ45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRJ45.md): Snow 600S2R · Ferriday, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1976 · N5655X · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76FRA35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRA35.md): Aero Comdr 600S2R · Fulsher, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 26, 1976 · N3649X · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75FRD31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FRD31.md): Aero Comdr 600S2R · Oberlin, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 21, 1975 · N4887X · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC74DAH16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAH16.md): Aero Comdr 600S2R · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 15, 1974 · N4195X · Destroyed

## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7630202', '7630205'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=7630202

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