Aero Commander S-2R N1763S
8 March 1992 · Dufur, Oregon, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 8 March 1992 at about 19:42 local time, a Aero Commander S-2R registered N1763S, operated by Richardson Airway, Inc., was involved in an accident near Dufur, Oregon, United States. One person was on board and one died. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 19:42
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Dufur, Oregon, United States
- Coordinates
- 45.4004, -121.1596
- Aircraft
- Aero Commander S-2R
- Registration
- N1763S
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Richardson Airway, Inc.
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Destroyed
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA92LA056
People
1 person died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S MISJUDGMENT OF CLEARANCE WITH THE POWER LINES. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: OBJECT (TRANSMISSION WIRE) AND SAFETY SYSTEM (NOT INSTALLED).
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT WAS ENGAGED IN APPLYING HERBICIDE TO A WHEAT FIELD WHICH WAS CROSSED BY A DOUBLE SET OF POWER LINES. DURING A SWATH RUN AND WHILE FLYING EASTBOUND, THE AIRCRAFT'S CANOPY AND VERTICAL STABILIZER SNAGGED THE LOWEST SET OF WIRES WHICH WERE APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN UPPER FUSELAGE CABLE CUTTING SAFETY MECHANISM.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Aero Commander S-2R accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 1991 | Aero Commander S-2R | Grangeville, Idaho, United States | Steve W. Kelsey | Fatal | 1 |
| 1 Jun 1990 | Aero Commander S-2R | Alicia, Arkansas, United States | Terry Robinett | Fatal | 1 |
| 31 May 1986 | Aero Commander S-2R | Pocahontas, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 Jul 1986 | Aero Commander S-2R | Dumas, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 Jun 1984 | Aero Commander S-2R | Pocahontas, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 17 Mar 1983 | Aero Commander S-2R | Dos Palos, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 1992 | Cessna T210L | Prineville, Oregon, United States | Patrick, Scott W. | Minor injuries | - |
| 1 May 1992 | Hughes 369E | Hillsboro, Oregon, United States | Hillsboro Helicopters Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 4 May 1992 | Cessna 172N | Parkdale, Oregon, United States | Vancouver Aviation | No injuries | - |
| 27 Nov 1992 | Hughes 369HS | Scotts Mills, Oregon, United States | Kenram Corp | No injuries | - |
| 7 May 1992 | Cessna 150F | Gold Beach, Oregon, United States | Crook, Franklin T. | No injuries | - |
| 14 May 1992 | Brantly-Hynes B-2B | Hood River, Oregon, United States | Borgardt, William | No injuries | - |