NTSB investigations: Rockwell International S-2R, TX
37 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 | 1 |
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| 1976 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 4 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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 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 CEN23LA063Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell International S2R-G6 · Mission, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an electrical box.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 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 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 FTW04LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Needville, TXThe loss of engine power and subsequent in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.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 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 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 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 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 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.NTSB FTW90DPA07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAyres S2R · Mcgregor, TXThe fuel exhaustion induced power loss, which resulted from the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB 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…NTSB FTW85LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Olton, TXThe pilot stated that when he touched down on the dirt landing strip the aircraft immediately turned right and no amount of corrective action helped. He further stated the mechanic had to remove the brake pads to get the tire to roll. The aircraft's owner…NTSB 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…NTSB FTW84LA228Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Bay City, TXWhile spraying a field with propanel & modown grass killers, the plt was crossing below a high tension power line. The vertical stabilizer contacted the lowest wire which tore loose the vertical stabilizer. The acft pitched nose up, then it dove down, crashed…NTSB FTW82DA242Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRockwell International S2R · Hart, TXThe pilot reported that immediately on landing, the right wheel skidded about 50 ft, then the aircraft went over on its back. He stated that the drive key of the goodyear brake assembly was the cause of the locked brake.NTSB FTW82DA230Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRockwell S2R · Bishop, TXReportedly, the pilot realized he was low on fuel, but thought he had enough to finish spraying the field and return to the landing area. As he pulled up from the last pass, he noticed that one fuel gauge was on empty and the other was indicating about 1/8…NTSB FTW82FRA20Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRockwell Intl S-2R · Alvin, TXThe pilot's father reported that he and his son were en route in separate aircraft to apply fertilizer to a rice field. He noticed his son dive from 500 ft to about 100 ft where the aircraft struck the top ground wires of a transmission line. The plane…NTSB FTW81DQG44Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr S2R · Hitchland, TXNTSB FTW81DQG43Accident · No injuriesClosedRockwell S2R · Seminole, TXNTSB FTW81DRA38Accident · No injuriesClosedRockwell S2R · Ganado, TXNTSB FTW81DRA29Accident · No injuriesClosedThrush S2R · Ganado, TXNTSB FTW80DQG34Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr S-2R · Friona, TXNTSB FTW80DQG32Accident · No injuriesClosedRockwell S2R · Kress, TXNTSB FTW80DRG46Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAero Comdr S2R · Beeville, TXNTSB FTW80FPD28Accident · No injuriesClosedAero-Comdr S-2R · Grandbury, TXNTSB FTW79DQD16Accident · No injuriesClosedAero-Comdr S2R · Van Horn, TXNTSB FTW79FQG46Accident · No injuriesClosedSnow 600S2R · Olton, TXNTSB FTW78FQG48Accident · No injuriesClosedSnow S-2R · Plainview, TXNTSB FTW78FQG22Accident · 1 fatalClosedSnow S-2R · Friona, TXNTSB FTW78DRG27Accident · No injuriesClosedSnow S2R · Beeville, TXNTSB FTW76FRA35Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 600S2R · Fulsher, TXNTSB FTW75FRG14Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 600S2R · Mathis, TX