# NTSB ATL88DKG15: Rockwell S2R, N4887X, Pelham, GA, August 30, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: August 30, 1988, 09:30 local (13:30 UTC)
- Place: Pelham, GA
- Coordinates: 31.119634, -84.14936 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=31.1196&lon=-84.1494&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report October 2, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7545
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL88DKG15
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7545/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG15

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf, maneuvering - turn to reverse direction
  - engine assembly,cylinder - cracked (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
  - load jettison - initiated, pilot in command
  - lowering of flaps - performed, pilot in command
- Nose over, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)

## Analysis

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 ERUPTED. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A #9 CYLINDER HEAD FAILURE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4887X](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4887X-2012-12-18), registration cancelled 2012-12-18, S/N 2071R, built 1974 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: ROCKWELL S2R
- Registry model: [Rockwell International S-2R](https://openairdocs.org/model/rockwell-international-s-2r) (registry code 7630202) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney R1340 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r1340-series) (registry code 52016, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 2071R
- Airframe hours: 4235
- Engines: P&W R-1340 600 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Flynt'S Crop Dusting
- Registered owner: Gifford H. Flynt, Jr.
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, August 1, 1987, 146 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 42; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 12,970 total, 6,400 in this make and model, 12,970 as pilot in command

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 66 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19880830035939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880830035939A), Aug 30, 1988: Ayres S2RRESTD, Pelham, GA, Destroyed. Engine failed. Forced landing in rough field. Flipped over on rollout. Caught on fire. Cylinder head had cracked.

## Other investigations on N4887X (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MIA79DLA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLA42), Aug 1, 1979: Snow S-2R (N4887X), Camilla, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FRD31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FRD31), Feb 21, 1975: Aero Comdr 600S2R (N4887X), Oberlin, LA, destroyed, 1 fatal

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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