NTSB investigations: Rockwell International S-2R, GA

17 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

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NTSB investigations: Rockwell International S-2R, GA per year, 1976–2026: 17 cases
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'GA' 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"

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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.Sep 21, 2020 · N7900V · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA459Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S 2R · McRae, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind conditions.Jul 27, 2017 · N4886X · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 5, 2008 · N8499V · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 25, 1998 · N5506X · DestroyedNTSB 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.Apr 26, 1997 · N8473V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Americus, GAA loss of engine power due to a crack in the number three cylinder. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing area.Jul 22, 1992 · N8541V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Camilla, GARestricted exhaust valve movement, low cylinder compression, and fouling of the engine spark plugs, which resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were the improper servicing of the aircraft, and the use of an improper fuel grade.Jun 17, 1991 · N8549V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88DKG15Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportRockwell S2R · Pelham, GAThe crop duster had completed the third swath run of the morning when the engine began to lose power. The plt released the contents of the hopper and made a forced landing in a soybean field. During the landing roll, the airplane nosed over and a ground fire…Aug 30, 1988 · N4887X · DestroyedNTSB ATL86LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Shellman, GAJust after liftoff, the plt noted smoke and attributed it to an overhauled prop which had just been installed. He then heard a loud squeal from the eng and noted a loss of power. A forced landing was made in a rough corn field, where the acft was damaged. An…Aug 27, 1986 · N5042X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Colquitt, GAThe aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot uninjured when the aircraft flipped upside down in a field during a forced landing in an open field following engine failure. A post accident examination of the engine revealed the number seven cylinder…Jul 30, 1985 · N3647X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Shellman, GAPlt was en route to airstrip after spray run when he smelled smoke. Shortly thereafter the engine surged and lost power. Plt executed a forced landing in a corn field as flames from engine area became visible. Acft damaged by post-landing fire. Investigation…Aug 30, 1984 · N7771V · DestroyedNTSB ATL83LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell Intl S-2R · Marshallville, GAThe plt reported that he was taking off with a load of fertilizer from a newly constructed strip that was wet and soft. He stated that he failed to clear a mud-hole at the end of the strip, the wheels mired in the mud, and the acft nosed over.Mar 7, 1983 · N8515V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL80DLA08Accident · No injuriesClosedRockwell S-2R · Colquitt, GAAug 20, 1980 · N4926X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA79DLA42Accident · No injuriesClosedSnow S-2R · Camilla, GAAug 1, 1979 · N4887X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA78DLA51Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr S2R · Camilla, GASep 13, 1978 · N8480V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA78FKG75Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAero Comdr S2R · Summer, GAAug 25, 1978 · N4863X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76FKG76Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 600S2R · Bowden, GAJun 22, 1976 · N4163X · Substantial damage