# 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. Page 2 of 6 · 276 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI03LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA243.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Mitchell, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N4923X · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not maintaining clearance from the power line during the low level aerial application maneuver. A related factor was the power line. - [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 SEA03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA101.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Royal City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N8468V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a 20 foot high post while applying chemicals to an agricultural field, which resulted in impact damage to the right main landing gear, and ultimately to a collapse of the subject gear during the subsequent… - [NTSB SEA02LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA111.md): Rockwell S-2R Thrush · Winifred, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N600DN · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper inflight decision to continue his aerial application flight after he realized the aircraft might be low on fuel. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a shed. - [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 FTW01LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA184.md): Rockwell S-2R · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N4890X · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the power line. - [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 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 FTW01LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA156.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Sabinal, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2001 · N4888X · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to a crack in the #9 cylinder, which result in the failure of the connecting rod during the aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA00LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA141.md): Rockwell S-2R · Grand View, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2000 · N4925X · Substantial damage > Internal deterioration of a fuel line, resulting in loss of engine power. Factors included obstruction of the fuel line, fuel starvation, and a fence in the forced landing area. - [NTSB FTW00LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA186.md): Rockwell S-2R · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2000 · N4917X · Substantial damage > The fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA043.md): Rockwell S-2R · Kahlotus, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2000 · N7780V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude over, or clearance with, a barbed-wire fence. A factor was the fence. - [NTSB LAX99LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA312.md): Rockwell S-2R · Acampo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N4168X · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, which resulted in the aircraft encountering high vegetation, the loss of directional control, and collision with trees. - [NTSB FTW99LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA247.md): Rockwell S-2R · Lookeba, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N4919X · Destroyed > The loss of engine power resulting from a cylinder that failed for an undetermined reason. - [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 CHI99LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA287.md): Rockwell S-2R · Garden City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1999 · N4923X · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudging his pull-up maneuver resulting in contact with the wire. A contributing factor was the wire. - [NTSB MIA99LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA204.md): Rockwell S-2R · Isola, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1999 · N8482V · Destroyed > Failure of the No. 4 cylinder due to a leaking intake valve resulting in loss of engine power and collision with a ditch while making a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance adjustment of the engine valves… - [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 FTW99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA030.md): Rockwell S-2R · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1998 · N4938X · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the water during the turnaround maneuver. A factor was the haze over the river. - [NTSB ATL98LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA121.md): Rockwell S-2R · Colquitt, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1998 · N5506X · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance of known equipment, resulted in the collision with the field irrigation system. - [NTSB CHI98LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA306.md): Rockwell S2R · Kindred, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N5524X · Destroyed > the pilot did not maintain clearance with obstructions along his flight path. - [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 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 SEA98LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA125.md): Rockwell S-2R · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N4996X · Substantial damage > Separation of the throttle linkage which resulted in the loss of power. Factors include worn throttle linkage parts and the furrows in the plowed field which was the available field for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI98LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA241.md): Rockwell S-2R · Fort Ransom, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N4232X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's failure to ensure the airplane had enough fuel to complete the flight, and the fence. - [NTSB CHI98LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA223.md): Rockwell S2-R · Williams, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N5682X · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB FTW97LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA322.md): Rockwell S-2R · Columbus, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1997 · N4893X · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to failure of an exhaust side rocker box and valve mechanism, and pilot incapacitation due to loss of consciousness after being struck in the head by parts separating from 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 ATL97LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA063.md): Rockwell S-2R · Lincolnton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1997 · N8473V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of the fuel requirement for this flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA97LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA088.md): Rockwell S-2R · Prescott, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N4978X · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance from uneven/hilly terrain. - [NTSB FTW96LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA326.md): Rockwell International S2R · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N4886X · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA275.md): Rockwell S2R · Las Animas, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1996 · N4907X · Substantial damage > inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition for takeoff, and the terrain condition beyond the end of the runway. - [NTSB MIA96LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA155.md): Rockwell S-2R · Wayside, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1996 · N8428V · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain the proper descent rate at touchdown resulting in collapse of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB FTW96LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA236.md): Rockwell S-2R · Dumas, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1996 · N3646X · Substantial damage > Failure of all personnel concerned to identify the unsafe/hazardous condition, which resulted from a visual restriction, due to trees near the intersection of the road and runway. - [NTSB LAX96LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA213.md): Rockwell S-2R · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1996 · N8447V · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to a cylinder failure. A contributing factor was the lack of a suitable field for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA135.md): Rockwell S-2R · Winchester, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1996 · N431BL · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine master rod. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, due to the proximity of a power line and trees. - [NTSB FTW95LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA379.md): Rockwell S-2R · Loop, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1995 · N4998X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. A factor was the sun glare light conditions. - [NTSB FTW95LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA322.md): Rockwell S-2R · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N4182X · Substantial damage > The collapsing of the landing gear for undetermined reasons. - [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 MIA95LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA181.md): Rockwell S-2R · Lambert, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N8440V · Destroyed > Unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to failure of the no. 4 cylinder intake valve rocker arm bosses. - [NTSB LAX95LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA064.md): Rockwell S2R Thrush Cmdr · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N8455V · Substantial damage > a forced landing due to an engine failure of the no.1 cylinder. - [NTSB MIA95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA015.md): Rockwell S-2R · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1994 · N8456V · Destroyed > The pilots improper use of brakes during a precautionary 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 ATL94LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA142.md): Grumman G-164A · Samson, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N4242X · Substantial damage > The failure of the aileron torque tube bolt from fatigue, which resulted in an inflight loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain. - [NTSB FTW94LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA238.md): Rockwell S-2R · Winchester, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N4903X · Substantial damage > The loss of power due to the number one cylinder head cracking. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [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. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7630202&page=3 ## 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')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7630202&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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