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July 15, 1994 · Rockwell S-2R · N4903X
Winchester, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Winchester, AR
Aircraft
Rockwell S-2R
Tail Number
N4903X
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA238
THE AERIAL APPLICATION PILOT WAS EN ROUTE TO A FIELD FOR AERIAL APPLICATION OF DRY FERTILIZER WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND HE MADE A FORCED LANDING TO A WET FIELD. THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER DAMAGING THE RIGHT WING. ACCORDING TO A FAA INSPECTOR THE NUMBER ONE CYLINDER HEAD WAS CRACKED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF POWER DUE TO THE NUMBER ONE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKING. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
On July 15, 1994, at 0800 central daylight time, a Rockwell International S-2R, N4903X, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Winchester, Arkansas. The airline transport rated pilot was seriously injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight. The pilot reported he was en route to a field for aerial application of dry fertilizer when he experienced a loss of engine power due to what he thought was a loss of a cylinder. He initiated an emergency landing to a cotton field. The field was muddy and upon landing the airplane nosed over, and came to rest inverted damaging the right wing. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the number one cylinder head was cracked on the exhaust side.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell S-2R
Tail NumberN4903X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1200 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:00
Weather SourceWFAC