Rockwell S2R-R3S N8441V
24 July 1992 · Minturn, Arkansas, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 24 July 1992 at about 16:15 local time, a Rockwell S2R-R3S registered N8441V, operated by Danny L. Whited, was involved in an accident near Minturn, Arkansas, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 16:15
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Minturn, Arkansas, United States
- Coordinates
- 35.9793, -91.0307
- Aircraft
- Rockwell S2R-R3S
- Registration
- N8441V
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Danny L. Whited
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW92DPG10
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE ENCOUNTER WITH UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB, AT TAKEOFF FROM A LOCAL AIRFIELD, THE AIRPLANE LOST TOTAL ENGINE POWER. FOLLOWING TOUCHDOWN IN TERRAIN CONSISTING OF OPEN FIELDS DIVIDED BY LEVEES AND IRRIGATION DITCHES WITH SIDE BERMS, THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A BERM.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Rockwell S2R accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 1992 | Rockwell S2R | St. John, Washington, United States | Larmie Aviation, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 18 Feb 1991 | Rockwell S2R-600 | Corcoran, California, United States | Salyer Farms Airport | No injuries | - |
| 8 May 1991 | Rockwell S2R-600 | Beaumont, Texas, United States | Dale Kelley | No injuries | - |
| 26 Sep 1994 | Rockwell S2R | Visalia, California, United States | Gilbert Aviation Industries | No injuries | - |
| 18 Aug 1990 | Rockwell S2R | Mendota, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 6 Jun 1990 | Rockwell S2R | Cottonwood, Idaho, United States | Prairie Flying Service Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 1992 | Cessna 150L | Searcy, Arkansas, United States | Everett, Elmo | No injuries | - |
| 13 Feb 1992 | Ralph Legate STITS SKYCOUP | Conway, Arkansas, United States | Legate, Ralph N. | Serious injuries | - |
| 2 Mar 1992 | Grumman G-164A | Gillette, Arkansas, United States | Trites Air Service | No injuries | - |
| 7 Mar 1992 | Cameron 084 | Maumelle, Arkansas, United States | Strack, John L. | No injuries | - |
| 9 Mar 1992 | Cessna 172P | Harrison, Arkansas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 16 Mar 1992 | Ayres S2R-T34 | Wright, Arkansas, United States | AG Air Incorporated | Serious injuries | - |