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August 4, 1994 · Rockwell S-2R · N4890X

Clint, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Clint, TX
Aircraft
Rockwell S-2R
Tail Number
N4890X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA271

THE AERIAL APPLICATION PILOT WAS MAKING A SWATH RUN, AND WAS MANEUVERING TO SEE IF THE FIELD NEEDED MORE SPRAYING WHEN THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUCK A CANAL GATE, SEPARATING IT FROM THE FUSELAGE CAUSING STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. A WITNESS OBSERVED THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRIKE A PICKUP TRUCK. NO ANOMALIES WERE FOUND WITH THE ENGINE AND THE CAUSE OF THE POWER LOSS COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Full Narrative

On August 4, 1994, at 1610 mountain daylight time, a Thrush S-2R, N4890X, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Clint, Texas. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight. The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that he had completed a swath run, and was maneuvering to see if the field needed more spraying when the engine lost power. While landing on highway 80 the pilot had to lift the left wing to avoid striking a vehicle. During the landing roll the right main landing gear struck a canal gate, separating it from the fuselage causing structural damage. The airplane came to rest in a shallow ditch with one propeller blade bent and the left wing tip damaged. According to a local official, a witness reported the right main landing gear struck a pickup truck. The pickup truck's roof was torn off, and one of the its four passengers received minor injuries. An examination of the engine by the FAA inspector revealed no mechanical anomalies that could have caused the loss of power.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell S-2R
Tail NumberN4890X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 11 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:41
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data