# NTSB investigations: Aero Commander S2R, WA

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 WPR11CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA252.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Odessa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2011 · N6072X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the other aircraft.
- [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 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 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 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.
- [NTSB SEA94LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA116.md): Aero Commander S2R · Dayton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1994 · N5646X · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the connecting rod.
- [NTSB SEA94LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA036.md): Aero Commander S2R · Pasco, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1993 · N8818Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with the irrigation sprinkler system.
- [NTSB SEA88LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA090.md): Ayres S2R Thrush · Lind, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1988 · N5660X · Substantial damage
  > During an aerial application maneuver, a total loss of power occurred due to the number nine cylinder failing. A restart was attempted, but was unsuccessful. The pilot made a forced landing onto a very soft sandy field, where the aircraft nosed over inverted…
- [NTSB SEA87LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA103.md): Ayres S2R · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1987 · N3693X · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff run the right main gear collapsed. The right wing dropped and the aircraft spun to the right. The plt discovered that the right main gear failed at the weld. The pilot, who is also an a & p mechanic, stated that this was an original weld from…
- [NTSB SEA81DYP24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYP24.md): Aero Comdr S2R · Wallula, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1981 · N8802Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA73DYG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73DYG10.md): Snow S-2R · Wiley City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1972 · N1763S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72DYG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYG30.md): Snow 600S2R · Sunnyside, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1972 · N1763S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72DYG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYG13.md): Aero Comdr 600S24 · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1971 · N8911Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA72FYG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72FYG01.md): Snow S2R · Royal City, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 13, 1971 · N8879Q · 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0143022'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=0143022&state=WA

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