Rockwell S-2R N4996X
18 May 2011 · Kahlotus, Washington, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 18 May 2011 at about 23:15 local time, a Rockwell S-2R registered N4996X, operated by Air-Trac Inc., was involved in an accident near Kahlotus, Washington, 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 23:15
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Kahlotus, Washington, United States
- Nearest airport
- Hille-Kimp Airstrip (4WA6)
- Coordinates
- 46.6400, -118.5511
- Aircraft
- Rockwell S-2R
- Registration
- N4996X
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Air-Trac Inc.
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Kahlotus → Kahlotus
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- WPR11CA229
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that he attempted to take off with a strong crosswind. During the takeoff sequence, the airplane veered off the airstrip onto soft dirt and subsequently nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal flight.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2011 | Rockwell S-2R | Oakley, California, United States | Alexander AG Flying Service Inc | Fatal | 1 |
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| 23 May 2012 | Rockwell S-2R | Howard, South Dakota, United States | East River Air Spray | No injuries | - |
| 24 May 2012 | Rockwell S-2R | Royal City, Washington, United States | Royal Flying Service Inc | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 2010 | Rockwell S-2R | Deshler, Ohio, United States | BOB Ruhe AG Service Inc | No injuries | - |
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2011 | Luscombe 8A | Cowiche, Washington, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 Dec 2011 | Piper PA-44-180 | Seattle, Washington, United States | Hillsboro Aviation Inc | Minor injuries | - |
| 28 Feb 2011 | Boeing 757-232 | Naches, Washington, United States | Delta Air Lines | Serious injuries | - |
| 16 Jul 2011 | Stearman C3-B | Spokane, Washington, United States | Tobin Larry F | No injuries | - |
| 15 Jun 2011 | Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164B | Pullman, Washington, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 23 Apr 2011 | Cessna 182B | Colville, Washington, United States | George Thomas | No injuries | - |