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May 17, 1994 · Aero Commander S2R · N4080X
Monticello, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Monticello, AR
Aircraft
Aero Commander S2R
Tail Number
N4080X
Operator
Southern Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA164
THE AERIAL APPLICATION PILOT WAS MAKING A SWATH RUN 15 FEET ABOVE THE FIELD WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND HE MADE A FORCED LANDING TO A WET FIELD. THE AIRPLANE SLID 75 FEET, STRUCTURALLY DAMAGING THE HOPPER AND RIGHT WING SPAR. ACCORDING TO THE OPERATOR THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER WAS CRACKED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER CRACKING. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
On May 17, 1994, at 1830 central daylight time, an Aero Commander S2R, N4080X, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Monticello, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial application flight. The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, that during a swath run at 15 feet above the field, the engine lost power, and he made a forced landing. The field was wet and the airplane slid 75 feet. The hopper and right wing spar were structurally damaged. According to the information provided by the operator, the number 2 cylinder was cracked from the front spark plug to the rear spark plug.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander S2R
Tail NumberN4080X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouthern Air
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC