# 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 3 of 6 · 276 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA158.md): Rockwell S-2R · Tacna, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N4977X · Substantial damage > a catastrophic internal engine failure for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the dark nighttime lighting conditions. - [NTSB FTW93LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA220.md): Rockwell S-2R · Elaine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N8842Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of water spraying and the resultant power loss. A factor was unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX93LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA303.md): Ayres S2R · Stratford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N4930X · Destroyed > That the pilot misjudged the airplane's altitude. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's fatigue and the light conditions. - [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 FTW93LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA190.md): Rockwell S-2R · Wynne, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N4955X · Substantial damage > The engine power loss for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW92DPG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG10.md): Rockwell S2R-R3S · Minturn, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N8441V · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power and the encounter with unsuitable terrain during the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL92LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA141.md): Rockwell S-2R · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N8541V · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a crack in the number three cylinder. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing area. - [NTSB FTW92DPG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG07.md): Ayres S2R · Grady, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N4979X · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the number one engine cylinder. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB SEA92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA091.md): Rockwell S2R · St. John, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1992 · N8803Q · Substantial damage > The separation of the number 1 cylinder and remedial action by the PIC not possible. A factor contributing to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB MIA92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA094.md): Rockwell S-2R · Hollandale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1992 · N4942X · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot in command to check the fuel tank for contaminants before departure, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to water contamination. - [NTSB FTW91DPG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG20.md): Ayres S2R · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 25, 1991 · N3682X · Substantial damage > The failure of a worn rudder adjustment bar. A factor was the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. - [NTSB SEA91LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA200.md): Rockwell S-2R · Murtaugh, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1991 · N4865X · Substantial damage > The improper preflight planning/decision by the pilot, resulting in his attempt to takeoff with the aircraft loaded over maximum certificated gross takeoff weight. - [NTSB ATL91LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA113.md): Rockwell S-2R · Camilla, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1991 · N8549V · Substantial damage > Restricted exhaust valve movement, low cylinder compression, and fouling of the engine spark plugs, which resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were the improper servicing of the aircraft, and the use of an improper fuel grade. - [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 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 LAX91LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA109.md): Rockwell S2R-600 · Corcoran, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1991 · N4930X · Substantial damage > Failure of the aircraft engine's fuel pump valve assembly bypass. - [NTSB LAX90DUJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUJ08.md): Rockwell S-2R · Yuma, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 15, 1990 · N4165X · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to select a cruise altitude which would ensure adequate clearance from obstructions. A factor in the accident was the dark night which inhibited the pilot's ability to see the obstruction. - [NTSB SEA90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA140.md): Rockwell S2R · Royal City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N8468V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA149.md): Rockwell S-2R · Crowder, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N8464V · Destroyed > Fatigue failure of a bolt which secures the mixture and throttle bellcranks to the bellcrank support assembly. - [NTSB MIA90LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA146.md): Ayres S-2R · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1990 · N4909X · Destroyed > Engine failure due to failure of the engine driven fuel pump shaft due to undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MKC90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA129.md): Rockwell S2R · Tilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N8421V · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine blower(supercharger). Related to the accident was the soft/wet terrain, where the forced landing was performed. - [NTSB FTW90DPA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPA07.md): Ayres S2R · Mcgregor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N8472V · Substantial damage > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss, which resulted from the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. - [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 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 LAX89DUJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUJ10.md): Ayres S-2R · Yuma, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1989 · N4977X · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after landing on a dry gravel runway. - [NTSB MKC89DPG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DPG04.md): Rockwell S-2R · Moscow, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N4943X · Destroyed > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot. The guy wire was a contributing factor. - [NTSB MKC89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA162.md): Rockwell S2R · Bono, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1989 · N8425V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in the airplane stalling/mushing and descending out of control until collision with trees. - [NTSB SEA89LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA132.md): Rockwell S-2R · Middleton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1989 · N5571X · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the guy wires at the edge of the field. - [NTSB MIA89LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA196.md): Rockwell S-2R · Minter City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1989 · N4967X · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to see and avoid the powerline. The power line was a contributing factor. - [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 MKC89LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA119.md): Rockwell Thrush S2R · Carlisle, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N4900X · Substantial damage > The engine failed due to a cracked cylinder and the pilot was forced to attempt a landing in a rice field where the gear collapsed. - [NTSB MKC89LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA081.md): Rockwell S2R T34 · Heth, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1989 · N4968X · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot in command due to landing in a tailwind of excessive velocity which the pilot misjudged or failed to recognize. - [NTSB MKC89LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA018.md): Rockwell S2R · Sublette, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1988 · N5517X · Substantial damage > While conducting an aerial application operation, the aircraft struck some cross-country power lines. The acft nosed down and struck the terrain, causing substantial damage to the acft and serious injuries to the pilot. The pilot was unable to recall the… - [NTSB ATL88DKG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG15.md): Rockwell S2R · Pelham, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1988 · N4887X · Destroyed > The crop duster had completed the third swath run of the morning when the engine began to lose power. The plt released the contents of the hopper and made a forced landing in a soybean field. During the landing roll, the airplane nosed over and a ground fire… - [NTSB MKC88LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA159.md): Rockwell S-2R · Swifton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1988 · N8856Q · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff during an aerial application operation, the pilot said he was unable to establish a positive climb. After traveling about 1 mile, he elected to dump his dry fertilizer load. When he dumped the load, the increased aerodynamic drag caused… - [NTSB MKC88LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA148.md): Rockwell S-2R · Tarry, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1988 · N3682X · Substantial damage > The pilot said the engine quit abrubtly during an aerial application turn around maneuver. He attempted to land in a nearby farm field and because of the soft terrain conditions, the acft nosed over during the roll out. Post accident investigation revealed a… - [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 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 MKC88LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA126.md): Rockwell S2R · England, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1988 · N4186X · Substantial damage > The plt said he had been flying under power lines during an aerial application operation, and while performing his downwind pass, an updraft caused him to collide with the bottom wires. He lost control of the aircraft and collided with the terrain. - [NTSB MIA88LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA219.md): Rockwell S-2R · Palm City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1988 · N8502V · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he landed long on a dirt and grass road. During landing roll, he applied heavy brakes to stop the acft. The acft swerved to the left. He unsuccessfully tried to regain control. The a/c went down an embankment and the left wing dug into a… - [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 MKC87LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA164.md): Rockwell S-2R · Mediapolis, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1987 · N4949X · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the field to be sprayed appeared safe enough when he flew a recon flight over the area the day prior to the accident. He stated that he didn't expect the power transmission lines to be so low, and that he did not see a rise in the… - [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 SEA87LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA151.md): Rockwell S-2R · Plymouth, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1987 · N4229X · Substantial damage > Drg a swath run, a total loss of power occurred when the eng's #9 cylinder failed. The plt made a forced lndg in a soft potato field, but the acft nosed over after it slowed to about 20 KTS. - [NTSB SEA87LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA131.md): Rockwell S-2R · Glenns Ferry, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1987 · N5580X · Destroyed > During takeoff with a quartering tailwind about 3/4 way down the runway the aircraft settled back onto the runway. There was not enough room to stop the aircraft. The aircrafts main gear caught on a fence and tall wheat with the aircraft coming to rest… - [NTSB MKC87LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA115.md): Ayres S2R600 · Lepanto, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1987 · N4943X · Substantial damage > The PIC had taken off for a LCL aerial operation. Enroute PIC had an engine failure and made a forced ldg in a muddy field. PIC applied brakes and acft nosed over. The exhaust rocker arm box on no. 3 cylinder was found to be cracked keeping exhaust valve in… - [NTSB LAX87DVG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVG06.md): Ayres S-2R · Williams, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 6, 1987 · N4216X · Substantial damage > The plt reported he heard something break. The sound was followed by a vibration. The plt then turned to land on a road. He was unable to maintain alt and airspeed. The rockwell S2R landed in a cultivated field and nosed over after a collision with a dirt… - [NTSB LAX87DUM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DUM02.md): Rockwell S2R · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1987 · N4194X · Substantial damage > During an aerial application applying sulphur, the sulphur ignited inflight. The pilot turned the aircraft back toward the airport; however, the cockpit filled with smoke and the pilot decided to land on a road. Due to the extent of fire damage it could not… - [NTSB ATL86LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA230.md): Rockwell S-2R · Shellman, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1986 · N5042X · Substantial damage > Just after liftoff, the plt noted smoke and attributed it to an overhauled prop which had just been installed. He then heard a loud squeal from the eng and noted a loss of power. A forced landing was made in a rough corn field, where the acft was damaged. An… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7630202&page=4 ## 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=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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