# NTSB MIA95LA015: Rockwell S-2R, N8456V, Madison, MS, November 1, 1994 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: November 1, 1994, 12:00 local (18:00 UTC) - Place: Madison, MS - Coordinates: 32.449993, -90.10086 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.4500&lon=-90.1009&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 13, 1995 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 37693 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA95LA015 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/37693/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA015 ## Probable cause THE PILOTS IMPROPER USE OF BRAKES DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, cruise - fuselage,crew compartment - smoke - reason for occurrence undetermined - Nose down, landing - roll - precautionary landing - performed, pilot in command - brakes(normal) - improper use of, pilot in command (cause) ## Analysis The pilot was in cruise flight at about 1,000 feet msl when he experienced smoke entering the cockpit from beneath the floor. A precautionary landing was made to a harvested cotton field. On landing roll-out the pilot observed a tree line to his front, he applied heavy braking, the airplane nosed down on the propeller and rocked back on its landing gear. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire. Examination of the wreckage by the FAA revealed there was no evidence of an in-flight fire. The origin of the post crash fire, and the smoke reported by the pilot could not be determined. ## Factual narrative On November 1, 1994, about 1200 central standard time, a Rockwell S-2R, N8456V, registered to Kimmel Flying Service, operating as a 14 CFR part 91 ferry flight, experienced smoke in the cockpit during cruise flight at about 1,000 feet msl. The smoke was entering the cockpit from beneath the floor. The pilot made a precautionary landing to a harvested cotton field in the vicinity of Madison, Mississippi. On landing rollout, the pilot observed a tree line and applied brakes, the airplane nosed down on its propeller, and rocked back on its landing gear. The pilot exited the airplane, opened a panel on the right side, and observed dark smoke with an electrical smell. He moved away from the airplane, and the airplane was consumed by fire. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airline transport-rated pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Hollandale, Mississippi, about 20 minutes before the accident. Examination of the wreckage by the FAA revealed there was no evidence of an in-flight fire. The origin of the postcrash fire, and the source of the smoke reported by the pilot was not determined. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N8456V](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8456V-2013-06-27), registration cancelled 2013-06-27, S/N 2216R, 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: 2216R - Airframe hours: 6500 - Engines: P&W PT-6A-21 585 horsepower turbo prop - Damage: Destroyed - Fire: On-Ground - Flight: Ferry, Part 91 - Registered owner: Kimmel Flying Service - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special) - Last inspection: 100 hour, March 11, 1994 - Departed: 14M, HOLLANDALE, MS ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 37; airline transport, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 11,000 total, 5,000 in this make and model, 11,300 as pilot in command, 50 in the last 90 days, 25 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 300° at 5 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 57 °F, dew point 34 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: JAN, 6 nm away ## 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 19941101037099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941101037099A), Nov 1, 1994: Ayres S2RRESTD, Madison, MS, Destroyed. Smoke from floor at cruise. Landed cotton field. Heavy braking avoid treeline. No evidence inflight fire. Unknown. ## Other investigations on N8456V (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 FTW82FRA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRA20), May 3, 1982: Rockwell Intl S-2R (N8456V), Alvin, TX, destroyed 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.