# NTSB FTW92DPG10: Rockwell S2R-R3S, N8441V, Minturn, AR, July 24, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: July 24, 1992, 11:15 local (16:15 UTC)
- Place: Minturn, AR
- Coordinates: 35.979347, -91.030746 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.9793&lon=-91.0307&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 26, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 18311
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW92DPG10
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/18311/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG10

## Probable cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE ENCOUNTER WITH UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf, takeoff - initial climb
  - accessory drive assy,drive shaft - failure,total (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - berm (cause)
  - terrain condition - none suitable (cause)

## Analysis

DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB, AT TAKEOFF FROM A LOCAL AIRFIELD, THE AIRPLANE LOST TOTAL ENGINE POWER. FOLLOWING TOUCHDOWN IN TERRAIN CONSISTING OF OPEN FIELDS DIVIDED BY LEVEES AND IRRIGATION DITCHES WITH SIDE BERMS, THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A BERM.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8441V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8441V), registered now, S/N 2201R, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: ROCKWELL S2R-R3S
- 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: 2201R
- Airframe hours: 3811
- Engines: PZL WSK 35 SERIES 2 600 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Danny L. Whited, doing business as Dan'S Flying Service
- Registered owner: Danny L. Whited
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, April 26, 1992, 232 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 40; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: center; flight hours: 7,346 total, 2,994 in this make and model, 140 in the last 90 days, 40 in the last 30 days, 8 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 260° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 9 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 75 °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 19920724027349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920724027349A), Jul 24, 1992: Ayres S2RR3SRESTD, Minturn, AR, Substantial damage. Key disc on fuel pump bevel drivegear failed causing power loss on initial takeoff.

## Other investigations on N8441V (1)

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 MKC88LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA131), Jul 18, 1988: Rockwell S2R (N8441V), Swifton, 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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