LAX84LA379

NTSB accident investigation · Rockwell S-2R · Stanfield, AZ · July 2, 1984

Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal report
Date
July 2, 1984, 07:00 local (14:00 UTC)
Place
Stanfield, AZ
Injuries
1 minor
Damage
Destroyed
Phase of flight
Maneuvering
Aircraft
N8430VRockwell S-2R
Weather
Visual (VMC) · Day
Status
Completed
Report
Approved by Office Director
FAA report
19840702031399A
Case key
24330

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Sequence of events

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In flight collision with objectManeuvering - aerial application
Object - vehicle
Clearance - misjudgedPilot in commandCause

Analysis

The plt was maneuvering to start another field when the acft's left wing hit the roof of the ground flagging vehicle. The acft then collided with the ground.

Aircraft

Registration
N8430V
Reported as
Rockwell S-2R
Category
Airplane
Serial number
2190R
Airframe hours
4,791
Engine
P&W R-1340, 600 horsepower, reciprocating
Damage
Destroyed
Flight
Aerial application · Part 137
Registered owner
Omni Applicators, Ince.
Airworthiness certificate
Special, Restricted (Special)
Last inspection
Annual · May 23, 1984 · 15 hours before

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Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

Role
Pilot
Age
51
Certificate
Commercial
Airplane ratings
Single-engine land
Medical
Class 2, Valid Medical--w/ waivers/lim
Seat
Center
Flight hours
14,800 total · 7,000 in this make and model · 14,720 as pilot in command · 40 in the last 90 days · 5 in the last 24 hours

Weather

Conditions
Visual (VMC) · Day
Wind
Calm
Visibility
25 statute miles
Lowest ceiling
None
Temperature
84 °F

FAA reports on this event · 1

The FAA’s own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date.