NTSB investigations: Rockwell International S-2R
276 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 | 2 |
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| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2026 | 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.\"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."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 CEN26LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Gause, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the separated wing fuel tank screen and sealant debris in the fuel tank.NTSB WPR23LA211Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Paul, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.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 CEN23LA063Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell International S2R-G6 · Mission, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an electrical box.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 ERA20LA328Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell S2R · Hamilton, GAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and improper operation of the engine beyond its indicated maximum cruise power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR20CA153Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAyres S 2R · Artois, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a go-around.NTSB CEN19LA156Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell S 2R · Oakes, NDThe failure of the helical cam gear of the engine assembly due to fatigue cracks in the gear teeth, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S 2R · Hermiston, ORThe pilot's distraction due to a spray handle opening and his improper pitch trim setting during final approach, which resulted in an excessive pitchdown when he took his hand off the controls to close the handle.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 WPR17LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S 2R · Brawley, CAThe partial loss of engine power due to the overstress separation of three supercharger drive gear teeth.NTSB GAA17CA459Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S 2R · McRae, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind conditions.NTSB WPR16LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S 2R · Brawley, CAThe airplane’s inability to climb and subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.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 WPR15LA186Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S 2R · Washtucna, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.NTSB CEN14CA442Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S 2R · Kerkhoven, MNThe pilot failure to see and avoid the guide wire during the aerial application flight.NTSB WPR14LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S 2R · Medicine Lake, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and sufficient altitude to clear terrain during a low-altitude maneuver.NTSB CEN13LA484Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Larchwood, IAA complete loss of engine power during an agricultural application flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13LA390Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Boise City, OKThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies.NTSB CEN13LA323Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Hamlin, TXThe pilot's decision to land the airplane with a crosswind that exceeded the airplane's capabilities.NTSB WPR12LA356Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Royal City, WAThe loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust rocker boss housing, which prevented the exhaust valve from opening.NTSB CEN12CA533Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportThrush S-2R · Newkirk, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines.NTSB WPR12CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Royal City, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object during an aerial application, which resulted in damage to the landing gear and led to the airplane ground looping during the subsequent landing.NTSB CEN12LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Howard, SDA fractured fabricated aluminum oil line, which resulted in oil exhaustion followed by a forced landing.NTSB WPR12CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Palouse, WAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction and subsequent failure to have the airplane refueled.NTSB WPR12CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot did not maintain directional control while landing on a snow-contaminated runway.NTSB WPR12CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot did not reduce the airplane’s descent rate prior to the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR11LA279Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Brawley, CAThe partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, which likely resulted from the failure of the piston connecting rod in cylinder number 3 due to hydraulic lock in that cylinder.NTSB WPR11CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Kahlotus, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.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 CEN11CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Texarkana, ARThe loss of engine power due to cracked engine cylinder.NTSB CEN10LA404Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Deshler, OHA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Uvalde, TXA total loss of engine power due to the improper use of unauthorized replacement parts in the engine and repeated operation of the engine in an over-temperature condition.NTSB CHI08CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S2R · Carthage, ILThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident were the uneven runway, the runway edge, and the cornfield.NTSB MIA08LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Colquitt, GALoss of engine power due to the installation of incorrect turbine blades on the compressor turbine disk during repair of the disk assembly.NTSB SEA08LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThrush S-2R · Holtville, CAThe loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI06CA222Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S2R · Park Rapids, MNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the inadequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor was the low altitude at which the airplane was being operated.NTSB ANC06CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Perry, FLThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane before fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and a subsequent forced landing and collision with trees.NTSB DFW05CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Lyford, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Hamlin, TXThe failure of the propeller blade seal resulting in an oil leak. Contributing factors were the limited forward visibility and lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.NTSB CHI05CA183Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Guelph, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance to the guy wire during the agricultural application pass. Contributing factors were the guy wire, and low altitude flight.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 SEA05LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Mountain Home, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and the loss of engine power. A vehicle was a factor in the on ground collision.NTSB DFW05CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Watson, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB DFW05CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S-2R · Marvell, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was gusty winds.NTSB FTW04LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Jonesville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.NTSB FTW04LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Needville, TXThe loss of engine power and subsequent in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA04CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Mattawa, WACompensation for wind conditions not maintained. Factors include a tailwind and a rock pile adjacent to the runway.NTSB LAX04CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-600 · Calipatria, CAthe failure of ground personnel to refuel the airplane with the proper fuel grade/octane, resulting in the airplane's loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to detect the fuel problem during a preflight inspection.NTSB LAX04LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Lemoore, CAa loss of control for undetermined reasons.