# NTSB FTW95LA322: Rockwell S-2R, N4182X, Edna, TX, July 28, 1995

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 28, 1995, 09:30 local (14:30 UTC)
- Place: Edna, TX
- Coordinates: 28.970706, -96.640884 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.9707&lon=-96.6409&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 30, 1995
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 19518
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW95LA322
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19518/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA322

## Probable cause

THE COLLAPSING OF THE LANDING GEAR FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

## Sequence of events

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

- Gear collapsed, takeoff - roll/run
  - landing gear,main gear - collapsed (cause)
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - object - fence

## Analysis

DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED OFF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN A DITCH AFTER  STRIKING A FENCE POST WITH THE LEFT WING AND FARM EQUIPMENT WITH THE RIGHT WING.

## Factual narrative

On July 28, 1995 at 0930 central daylight time, a Rockwell International S-2R, N4182X, was substantially damaged during takeoff near Edna, Texas.  The commercial pilot was not injured.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight and no flight plan was filed.

In the Pilot/Operator report, the pilot stated that the left main gear collapsed during the takeoff roll "at about 65 mph."  Post- crash examination of the aircraft and accident sight by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the aircraft came to rest in a ditch after striking a fence post with the left wing and farm equipment with the right wing.  Both wings were structurally damaged.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4182X](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4182X-2013-07-02), registration cancelled 2013-07-02, S/N 1943R, built 1974 (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: 1943R
- Engines: P&W R-1340 600 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Registered owner: John D. Schumaker
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Departed: 26R
- Airport: 26R, Arenosa Flying Service, runway 18, 1,800 × 60 ft, gravel

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 40; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 4,850 total, 850 in this make and model, 212 in the last 90 days, 100 in the last 30 days, 10 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 360° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F

## 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 19950728042009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950728042009A), Jul 28, 1995: Ayres S2RR1340REST, Edna, TX, Substantial damage. Left main gear collapsed on takeoff roll. Veered off runway. Struck fence farm equipment and a ditch.

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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