NTSB investigations: Rockwell International S-2R, AR
47 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
| 1975 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
Where
Open the mapLatest cases
Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AR' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
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 CEN11CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Texarkana, ARThe loss of engine power due to cracked engine cylinder.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 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 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 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 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 FTW93LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Elaine, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of water spraying and the resultant power loss. A factor was unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW93LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Wynne, ARThe engine power loss for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW92DPG10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRockwell S2R-R3S · Minturn, ARThe loss of engine power and the encounter with unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.NTSB FTW92DPG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAyres S2R · Grady, ARThe loss of engine power due to the separation of the number one engine cylinder. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW91DPG20Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAyres S2R · Dumas, ARThe failure of a worn rudder adjustment bar. A factor was the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.NTSB MKC90LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Tilton, ARFailure of the engine blower(supercharger). Related to the accident was the soft/wet terrain, where the forced landing was performed.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 MKC90LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Des Arc, ARFailure of the engine fuel pump.NTSB MKC89DPG04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Moscow, ARInadequate visual lookout by the pilot. The guy wire was a contributing factor.NTSB MKC89LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Bono, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in the airplane stalling/mushing and descending out of control until collision with trees.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 MKC89LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell Thrush S2R · Carlisle, ARThe engine failed due to a cracked cylinder and the pilot was forced to attempt a landing in a rice field where the gear collapsed.NTSB MKC89LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R T34 · Heth, ARAircraft control not maintained by the pilot in command due to landing in a tailwind of excessive velocity which the pilot misjudged or failed to recognize.NTSB MKC88LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Swifton, ARShortly after takeoff during an aerial application operation, the pilot said he was unable to establish a positive climb. After traveling about 1 mile, he elected to dump his dry fertilizer load. When he dumped the load, the increased aerodynamic drag caused…NTSB MKC88LA148Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Tarry, ARThe pilot said the engine quit abrubtly during an aerial application turn around maneuver. He attempted to land in a nearby farm field and because of the soft terrain conditions, the acft nosed over during the roll out. Post accident investigation revealed a…NTSB 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…NTSB MKC88LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · England, ARThe plt said he had been flying under power lines during an aerial application operation, and while performing his downwind pass, an updraft caused him to collide with the bottom wires. He lost control of the aircraft and collided with the terrain.NTSB MKC87LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R600 · Lepanto, ARThe PIC had taken off for a LCL aerial operation. Enroute PIC had an engine failure and made a forced ldg in a muddy field. PIC applied brakes and acft nosed over. The exhaust rocker arm box on no. 3 cylinder was found to be cracked keeping exhaust valve in…NTSB MKC85LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · West Helena, AROn departing West Helena arpt the plt reduced pwr to a cruise pwr setting. The engine responded to the pwr reduction but then the torque dropped to zero. The acft descended striking the ground. Inspection and testing of the engine and fuel control unit did…NTSB MKC84LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Weiner, ARThe plt was executing a turn around maneuver to continue spraying when the #2 cyl broke free from the eng & it completely shut down. The acft struck the levee of a bean field & flipped over, coming to rest in an inverted position. Post crash examination…NTSB MKC84LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Pocahontas, ARAbout 18 inches of one propeller blade separated in flight. The acft began to shake violently and the plt shutdown the engine. The aircraft crashed during the forced lndg. Metallurgical examination revealed features typical of fatique cracking over aprox 2/3…NTSB FTW83LA386Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2-R · Jonesboro, ARThe acft collided with a ditch during a forced landing after the engine quit. Enroute to a farmers field the engine failed very shortly after flame was seen emitting from the exhaust stack. Post accident examination showed that several blades in the 1st stage…NTSB FTW83LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Eudora, ARWhile dispensing fertilizer, oil suddenly covered the windshield & the eng began running at reduced power. The plt made an emergency landing in a water covered rice field where the wheels hit a levee & the acft nosed over. An exam revealed that the #1 exhaust…NTSB FTW82DA238Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRockwell Intl S-2R · Eudora, ARSince the aircraft had not flown for two months, the pilot was on a flight to check the systems before flying for hire. The pilot flew over an unpopulated area of the Mississippi river with clear water in the spray tanks. He stated that while he as spraying…NTSB FTW82DA088Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Hughes, ARThe pilot attempted a downwind takeoff from a soft ag strip with a heavy load. After realizing that he would be unable to lift-off, the pilot initiated an abort. The aircraft continued off of the end of the strip and flipped over in a muddy terrain.NTSB FTW81DPG49Accident · No injuriesClosedRockwell S2R · Bono, ARNTSB FTW81DPG47Accident · No injuriesClosedRockwell S2R · Dumas, ARNTSB FTW80DPG66Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr S2R · Swifton, ARNTSB FTW80DPG54Accident · No injuriesClosedSnow S2R · Hickory Ridge, ARNTSB FTW79DPG81Accident · No injuriesClosedRockwell IN S-2R · Wilmont, ARNTSB FTW79FPG63Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAero Cmdr 600S-2 · Crawfordsville, ARNTSB FTW79DRJ14Accident · No injuriesClosedRockwell S2R · Garland, ARNTSB FTW79DPG56Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr S2R · Montrose, ARNTSB FTW79DPG46Accident · No injuriesClosedNa Rockwell S2R · Fairoaks, ARNTSB FTW78DPG54Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr S-2R · Alicia, ARNTSB FTW78FPG50Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr S-2R · Montrose, ARNTSB FTW78DPG42Accident · No injuriesClosedNa Rockwell S2R · Palestine, ARNTSB FTW77FPG78Accident · No injuriesClosedSnow S-2R · Wilmot, ARNTSB FTW76DPH01Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 600S2R · Eudora, ARNTSB FTW76DPG12Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 600S2R · Augusta, AR