Fatal NTSB investigations: Rockwell International S-2R
35 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Rockwell International S-2R. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1974 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7630202', '7630205'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7630202', '7630205'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR23FA122Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Willows, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while flying under multiple conductors during a low-altitude aerial application flight, which resulted in propeller contact with a powerline and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN21FA368Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRockwell International S2R · Strasburg, NDThe pilot’s intentional flight under power lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the lines during an aerial application flight.NTSB ANC17FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell International S 2R · Calipatria, CAA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because of the extensive thermal damage from the postcrash fire.NTSB WPR16FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · De Smet, IDThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from guy wires during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's reduced ability to see the guy wires due to sun glare.NTSB WPR11LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Oakley, CAAn in-flight collision with an unmarked meteorological evaluation tower (MET) during an aerial application flight due to the pilot's failure to see and avoid the obstacle. Contributing to the accident was the lack of visual conspicuity of the MET and the lack…NTSB CHI05LA164Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Bristol, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the static lines between the transmission towers. A factor associated with the accident were the static lines.NTSB SEA01LA131Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Nez Perce, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA01FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R-1200 · Cottonwood, IDFailure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while dropping fire retardant. Factors include low visibility with smoke.NTSB SEA98LA138Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Burley, IDA failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft due to inadequate visual lookout.NTSB LAX95LA269Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Tulare, CAfailure of the pilot to see and avoid power lines along his route of flight.NTSB LAX94LA268Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2-R · Firebaugh, CAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control as a result of incapacitation from an in-flight sulfur fire.NTSB FTW93FA211Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Bastrop, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.NTSB ANC91LA061Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Larsen Bay, AKThe pilot's decision to continue VFR into IMC conditions and failure to maintain proper altitude. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling and fog.NTSB MKC90DPG02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAero Commander S-2R · Alicia, ARThe pilot's failure to maintian airspeed during the turn to reverse direction for a swath run.NTSB MKC89DPG02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Reyno, ARImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in a tight maneuver at inadequate airspeed and a subsequent stall. A contributing factor was the presence of high obstructions (trees).NTSB MIA88FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · O'Brien, FLThe purpose of the flt was to spray a soybean field about 1/2 mi n of the airstrip. There are no known witnesses to the crash, but a person in the area heard the eng 'pop', then eng sound ceased; seconds later the sound of impact was heard. The acft struck…NTSB LAX88DVA07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAyres S2R · Firebaugh, CADuring an agricultural spraying run, the airplane was required to fly under power lines to complete the job. The airplane was seen flying in the direction of the wires. The airplane initially contacted a levee with the wing and then collided with a power…NTSB LAX87DVA11Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Mendota, CAThe ground flagman reported the pilot had just completed spraying the bean field. The pilot was in the process of doing a touch-up application when he flew under the power lines. The airplane right wing contacted the lowest of the 4 powerlines, rolled…NTSB SEA86LA178Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S-2R · Kuna, IDAcft was observed in orbit pattern near object field for night aerial application. Plt overflew object field secured acft lights and shortly thereafter collided with powerline tower. Plt had made application at this field four previous times this year. Ground…NTSB ATL84FLT14Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Lake Comorant, MSThe aircraft was taken without permission by an employee of the owner. The employee did not hold an airmens certificate and no record of him ever having flight training could be found. The aircraft was found crashed in a field. No evidence of precrash failure…NTSB SEA84FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · American Falls, IDThe load/ground crew reported that the plt planned to make 1 more spray run before flying back to the home base. When the acft did not return to the loading area, they assumed he had returned to the base. They drove 20 mi back to the base, but found neither…NTSB FTW84LA228Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Bay City, TXWhile spraying a field with propanel & modown grass killers, the plt was crossing below a high tension power line. The vertical stabilizer contacted the lowest wire which tore loose the vertical stabilizer. The acft pitched nose up, then it dove down, crashed…NTSB FTW82FRJ16Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Jones, LAAir tractor AT-400, N2342Z, and another aircraft, a Rockwell international S-2R, N8474V, collided while both aircraft were involved in spraying operatons. The AT-400 pilot was spraying a field that was surrounded by trees. He had just completed a swath run to…NTSB MKC81FCQ28Accident · 1 fatalClosedAyers S2R-34 · Hillsboro, KSNTSB MIA81FKT37Accident · 2 fatalClosedRockwell S-2R · Florida City, FLNTSB MIA79FKG33Accident · 1 fatalClosedRockwell S2R · Belzoni, MSNTSB FTW79FRJ20Accident · 1 fatalClosedRockwell S-2R · Waterproof, LANTSB FTW78FRJ24Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero-Comdr S-2R · Lake Providenc, LANTSB FTW78FQG22Accident · 1 fatalClosedSnow S-2R · Friona, TXNTSB OAK77FVG31Accident · 2 fatalClosedAero-Comdr S-2R · Maxwell, CANTSB LAX77FUM22Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 600S2R · Brawley, CANTSB FTW76FRJ45Accident · 1 fatalClosedSnow 600S2R · Ferriday, LANTSB FTW76FRA35Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 600S2R · Fulsher, TXNTSB FTW75FRD31Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 600S2R · Oberlin, LANTSB ANC74DAH16Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 600S2R · Anchorage, AK