# NTSB FTW93LA214: Rockwell S-2R, N8522V, Bono, AR, July 9, 1993

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 8, 1993, 20:00 local (Jul 9, 1993, 01:00 UTC)
- Place: Bono, AR
- Coordinates: 35.909889, -90.789031 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.9099&lon=-90.7890&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 September 26, 1994
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 18794
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW93LA214
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/18794/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA214

## Probable cause

THE AIRPLANE'S TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE BEING EXCEEDED BY THE PIC. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO SAFELY REJECT THE TAKEOFF.

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb
  - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment
  - aircraft performance,takeoff capability - exceeded (cause)
  - remedial action - not possible, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - landing gear - separation

## Analysis

THE AIRPLANE WAS FULLY LOADED WITH CHEMICAL WHEN THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKE OFF FROM THE 2,500 FOOT DIRT STRIP. HE STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE FAILED TO CLIMB AND STRUCK A THREE FOOT HIGH LEVEE AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY, DAMAGING ALL THREE LANDING GEAR. AFTER FLYING AROUND THE LOCAL AREA FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES TO BURN OFF FUEL, THE PILOT EXECUTED A NO GEAR LANDING BACK AT THE AIRSTRIP. HE STATED THAT THE ENGINE SOUNDED NORMAL AND APPEARED TO BE DEVELOPING FULL POWER DURING THE TAKEOFF. THE LENGTH OF THE STRIP DID NOT ALLOW FOR AN REJECTED TAKEOFF.

## Factual narrative

On July 8, 1993, at approximately 2000 central daylight time, a Rockwell International S-2R, N8522V, was substantially damaged when it collided with a levee at liftoff from a private strip near Bono, Arkansas.  The airplane, flown by a commercial pilot, was departing on what was to have been a local aerial application flight.  There was no flight plan filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed throughout the area.  The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured.

According to the operator, the airplane was fully loaded with chemical when it departed to the north on the 2,500 foot dirt airstrip.  The pilot stated that the airplane "failed" to lift off the runway and the landing gear struck a three foot high levee at the end of the runway.  The main gear struts were broken and the gear was swept back at the time of the collision.  The tail wheel also separated.  The pilot flew the airplane around the local area for about 45 minutes to burn off fuel and then executed a no gear landing back at the takeoff point without further incident.  Additional damage was sustained by the airplane during the landing.  The pilot stated that the engine sounded normal and appeared to be developing full power during the takeoff and flight.  The length of the strip would not allow for a successful rejected takeoff.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N8522V (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: Rockwell S-2R
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 2282R
- Airframe hours: 3111
- Engines: PZL WSK PZL-3S 600 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: Whited, Roy
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, April 28, 1993, 122 hours before
- Airport: NONE, Bono Airstrip, runway 36, 2,500 × 35 ft, dirt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 42; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: center; flight hours: 5,491 total, 3,100 in this make and model, 122 in the last 90 days, 75 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dusk
- Lowest ceiling: none

## 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 19930708025889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930708025889A), Jul 8, 1993: Ayres S2RNORMAL, Bono, AR, Substantial damage. Full load. Attempted takeoff from short dirt strip. Unable climb. Hit fence with gear. Landed no gear on same strip

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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