# NTSB investigations: Rockwell International S-2R: Loss of engine power

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 CHI06CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA222.md): Rockwell S2R · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N7982V · Substantial damage
  > 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 operated.
- [NTSB DFW05CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA209.md): Rockwell S-2R · Lyford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2005 · N7794V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA126.md): Rockwell S-2R · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2005 · N4865X · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Watson, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2005 · N8856Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW04LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA158.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Needville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2004 · N4968X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power and subsequent in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA152.md): Rockwell S-2R · Hermiston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N4250X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Rocky terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA133.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bancroft, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N4224X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system from an unknown source and the blocked fuel filter. The rough terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL01LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA100.md): Rockwell S2R · Bentonia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2001 · N8438V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the loss of throttle cable continunity. The throttle cable linkage was worn beyond servicable limits. A factor was uneven terrain at the emergency landing site.
- [NTSB SEA01LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA146.md): Rockwell S-2R · Latah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N4237X · Substantial damage
  > the failure of a cylinder head exhaust rocker shaft boss while the aircraft was performing aerial application. Factors include soft terrain and a drop-off in the field where the emergency landing took place.
- [NTSB CHI99LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA317.md): Ayres S-2R · Brooten, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N8417V · Substantial damage
  > the compressor impeller failure and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW99LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA225.md): Rockwell S-2R · Dermott, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N4896X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA99LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA125.md): Rockwell S-2R · American Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N3649X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and overload of the (right) main landing gear. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB ATL98LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA107.md): Rockwell S-2R · Dothan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N5033X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel Exhaustion due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. A factor was the power line.
- [NTSB MIA98LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA201.md): Rockwell S-2R · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N8488V · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction in the engine blower section, resulting in oil starvation, the seizure of the engine.
- [NTSB FTW97LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA228.md): Rockwell S-2R · Pond Creek, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1997 · N4859X · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA271.md): Rockwell S-2R · Clint, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1994 · N4890X · Substantial damage
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW91DRA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRA01.md): Rockwell S2R-600 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1991 · N4228X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the rough terrain that was encountered.
- [NTSB MKC90LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA079.md): Rockwell S-2R · Des Arc, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1990 · N4183X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine fuel pump.
- [NTSB MIA90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA082.md): Rockwell S-2R · Alligator, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1990 · N5043X · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC88LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA131.md): Rockwell S2R · Swifton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1988 · N8441V · Substantial damage
  > The PIC was conducting ag-spray maneuvers dispensing liquid fertilizer to rice. During a procedure turn to return to the field the eng quit. The PIC chose an open field abt 60 degrees to his rt to land the aircraft. The field was wet, soft and rough. The acft…
- [NTSB FTW86LRG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRG23.md): North American Rockwell S2-R · Mercedes, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1986 · N34956 · Substantial damage
  > The acft experienced a complete loss of eng power at an alt of 200 ft AGL shortly after takeoff. The plt was forced to land against the rows in a muddy cotton field. Shortly after touchdown, the acft flipped over. The exact nature of the eng failure was not…
- [NTSB FTW85LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA109.md): Rockwell S-2R (Thrush) · Stockdale, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1985 · N8418V · Destroyed
  > During flt, the eng began missing, so the plt applied carb heat, but this did not help. He noted a trace of ice on the upper part of the windshield & decided to land before the eng power deteriorated further. While landing in a pasture, the acft hit soft…

## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7630202', '7630205')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7630202&occurrence=350

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