Aero Commander S2R N1735S

Summary

On 3 August 2011 at about 22:43 local time, a Aero Commander S2R registered N1735S, operated by CAT Aviation Inc, was involved in an accident near Washington, Iowa, 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.

Date

3 August 2011 at 22:43

Classification

Accident

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States

Nearest airport

Washington Municipal Airport (AWG)

Coordinates

41.2686, -91.6875

Aircraft

Aero Commander S2R

Registration

N1735S

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

CAT Aviation Inc

Operating rule

Part 137: Agricultural

Purpose of flight

Aerial Application

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Washington → Washington

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN11LA543

Nobody was injured.

The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane's engine stopped producing power during climb after takeoff. The airplane impacted terrain as the pilot was attempting to avoid a house during the forced landing. A postaccident examination of the airplane confirmed crankshaft and accessory system continuity. The magnetos and fuel system could not be tested due to impact damage. No preimpact anomalies were noted during the examination that would explain the loss of engine power.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.