NTSB investigations: Rockwell International S-2R

22 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Rockwell International S-2R, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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.

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NTSB investigations: Rockwell International S-2R per year, 1985–2026: 22 cases
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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.Jul 30, 2006 · N7982V · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 9, 2005 · N7794V · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 24, 2005 · N4865X · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 11, 2005 · N8856Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Needville, TXThe loss of engine power and subsequent in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.Jun 10, 2004 · N4968X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Hermiston, ORThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Rocky terrain was a factor.Jul 21, 2003 · N4250X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Bancroft, WIThe loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system from an unknown source and the blocked fuel filter. The rough terrain was a factor.May 10, 2002 · N4224X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL01LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Bentonia, MSThe loss of engine power due to the loss of throttle cable continunity. The throttle cable linkage was worn beyond servicable limits. A factor was uneven terrain at the emergency landing site.Aug 29, 2001 · N8438V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Latah, WAthe failure of a cylinder head exhaust rocker shaft boss while the aircraft was performing aerial application. Factors include soft terrain and a drop-off in the field where the emergency landing took place.Aug 4, 2001 · N4237X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S-2R · Brooten, MNthe compressor impeller failure and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot.Aug 28, 1999 · N8417V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Dermott, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 16, 1999 · N4896X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · American Falls, IDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and overload of the (right) main landing gear. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.Jul 23, 1999 · N3649X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL98LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Dothan, ALFuel Exhaustion due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. A factor was the power line.Aug 8, 1998 · N5033X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Belzoni, MSThe malfunction in the engine blower section, resulting in oil starvation, the seizure of the engine.Jul 18, 1998 · N8488V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Pond Creek, OKloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Jun 18, 1997 · N4859X · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA271Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Clint, TXThe power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 4, 1994 · N4890X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91DRA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRockwell S2R-600 · Beaumont, TXThe failure of the engine for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the rough terrain that was encountered.May 8, 1991 · N4228X · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Des Arc, ARFailure of the engine fuel pump.Apr 3, 1990 · N4183X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Alligator, MSEngine failure due to undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing.Mar 5, 1990 · N5043X · Substantial damageNTSB MKC88LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Swifton, ARThe PIC was conducting ag-spray maneuvers dispensing liquid fertilizer to rice. During a procedure turn to return to the field the eng quit. The PIC chose an open field abt 60 degrees to his rt to land the aircraft. The field was wet, soft and rough. The acft…Jul 18, 1988 · N8441V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86LRG23Accident · No injuriesFinal reportNorth American Rockwell S2-R · Mercedes, TXThe acft experienced a complete loss of eng power at an alt of 200 ft AGL shortly after takeoff. The plt was forced to land against the rows in a muddy cotton field. Shortly after touchdown, the acft flipped over. The exact nature of the eng failure was not…Jun 2, 1986 · N34956 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R (Thrush) · Stockdale, TXDuring flt, the eng began missing, so the plt applied carb heat, but this did not help. He noted a trace of ice on the upper part of the windshield & decided to land before the eng power deteriorated further. While landing in a pasture, the acft hit soft…Feb 1, 1985 · N8418V · Destroyed