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.
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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
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NTSB CHI03LA243Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Mitchell, SDThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not maintaining clearance from the power line during the low level aerial application maneuver. A related factor was the power line.NTSB 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.NTSB SEA03LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Royal City, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a 20 foot high post while applying chemicals to an agricultural field, which resulted in impact damage to the right main landing gear, and ultimately to a collapse of the subject gear during the subsequent…NTSB SEA02LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R Thrush · Winifred, MTThe pilot's improper inflight decision to continue his aerial application flight after he realized the aircraft might be low on fuel. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a shed.NTSB 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.NTSB 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.NTSB FTW01LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Fabens, TXthe pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the power line.NTSB 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.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 FTW01LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Sabinal, TXa loss of engine power due to a crack in the #9 cylinder, which result in the failure of the connecting rod during the aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA00LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Grand View, IDInternal deterioration of a fuel line, resulting in loss of engine power. Factors included obstruction of the fuel line, fuel starvation, and a fence in the forced landing area.NTSB FTW00LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Hondo, TXThe fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA00LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Kahlotus, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude over, or clearance with, a barbed-wire fence. A factor was the fence.NTSB LAX99LA312Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Acampo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, which resulted in the aircraft encountering high vegetation, the loss of directional control, and collision with trees.NTSB FTW99LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Lookeba, OKThe loss of engine power resulting from a cylinder that failed for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI99LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S-2R · Brooten, MNthe compressor impeller failure and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot.NTSB 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.NTSB CHI99LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Garden City, KSThe pilot's misjudging his pull-up maneuver resulting in contact with the wire. A contributing factor was the wire.NTSB MIA99LA204Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Isola, MSFailure of the No. 4 cylinder due to a leaking intake valve resulting in loss of engine power and collision with a ditch while making a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance adjustment of the engine valves…NTSB 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.NTSB FTW99LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Alexandria, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the water during the turnaround maneuver. A factor was the haze over the river.NTSB ATL98LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Colquitt, GAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance of known equipment, resulted in the collision with the field irrigation system.NTSB CHI98LA306Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Kindred, NDthe pilot did not maintain clearance with obstructions along his flight path.NTSB 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.NTSB MIA98LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Belzoni, MSThe malfunction in the engine blower section, resulting in oil starvation, the seizure of the engine.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 SEA98LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Pasco, WASeparation of the throttle linkage which resulted in the loss of power. Factors include worn throttle linkage parts and the furrows in the plowed field which was the available field for the forced landing.NTSB CHI98LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Fort Ransom, NDA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's failure to ensure the airplane had enough fuel to complete the flight, and the fence.NTSB CHI98LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2-R · Williams, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW97LA322Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Columbus, NMa loss of engine power due to failure of an exhaust side rocker box and valve mechanism, and pilot incapacitation due to loss of consciousness after being struck in the head by parts separating from the engine.NTSB 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.NTSB ATL97LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Lincolnton, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of the fuel requirement for this flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB SEA97LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Prescott, WAfailure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance from uneven/hilly terrain.NTSB FTW96LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S2R · Tahlequah, OKthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Las Animas, COinadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition for takeoff, and the terrain condition beyond the end of the runway.NTSB MIA96LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Wayside, MSFailure of the pilot to maintain the proper descent rate at touchdown resulting in collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB FTW96LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Dumas, ARFailure of all personnel concerned to identify the unsafe/hazardous condition, which resulted from a visual restriction, due to trees near the intersection of the road and runway.NTSB LAX96LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Lost Hills, CAthe loss of engine power due to a cylinder failure. A contributing factor was the lack of a suitable field for the forced landing.NTSB FTW96LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Winchester, ARFailure of the engine master rod. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, due to the proximity of a power line and trees.NTSB FTW95LA379Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Loop, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. A factor was the sun glare light conditions.NTSB FTW95LA322Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Edna, TXThe collapsing of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.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 MIA95LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Lambert, MSUnsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to failure of the no. 4 cylinder intake valve rocker arm bosses.NTSB LAX95LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R Thrush Cmdr · Yuma, AZa forced landing due to an engine failure of the no.1 cylinder.NTSB MIA95LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Madison, MSThe pilots improper use of brakes during a precautionary landing.NTSB 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.NTSB ATL94LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Samson, ALThe failure of the aileron torque tube bolt from fatigue, which resulted in an inflight loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain.NTSB FTW94LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Winchester, ARThe loss of power due to the number one cylinder head cracking. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.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.