# NTSB FTW82DA089: Rockwell S-2R, N8466V, Oberlin, LA, March 10, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: March 10, 1982, 09:00 local (15:00 UTC)
- Place: Oberlin, LA
- Coordinates: 30.609268, -92.760681 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.6093&lon=-92.7607&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 10, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72070
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW82DA089
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72070/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA089

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with terrain/water, maneuvering - aerial application
  - altitude - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - diverted attention, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

AS THE PILOT WAS COMPLETING A SPRAY RUN, HE STARTED TO CLOSE THE HOPPER, BUT IT FELT TO HIM THAT THE HANDLE HAD BROKEN. HE LOOKED INSIDE THE COCKPIT MOMENTARILY. WHEN HE LOOKED BACK OUTSIDE, THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEGUN A DESCENT. IT WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE GROUND TO RECOVER PRIOR TO IMPACT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8466V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8466V), registered now, S/N 2226R, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: ROCKWELL S-2R
- 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: 2226
- Airframe hours: 1627
- Engines: P & W R1340 600 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Arkie-S Flying Service
- Registered owner: Arkie-S Flying Service
- Departed: OBERLIN, LA
- Destination: OBERLIN, LA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 43; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 15,577 total, 4,500 in this make and model, 9,999 as pilot in command, 2 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 2 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 158 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 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 19820310003379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820310003379A), Mar 10, 1982: Ayres S2RRESTD, Oberlin, LA, Destroyed. Looked inside cockpit during a spray run to check hopper handle. Flew into the ground.

## Other investigations on N8466V (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 CHI08CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA198), Jul 18, 2008: Rockwell S2R (N8466V), Carthage, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident were the uneven runway, the runway edge, and the cornfield.
- [NTSB FTW77FPG78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPG78), Aug 22, 1977: Snow S-2R (N8466V), Wilmot, AR, substantial damage

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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