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November 1, 1994 · Rockwell S-2R · N8456V

Madison, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Madison, MS
Aircraft
Rockwell S-2R
Tail Number
N8456V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA95LA015

The pilot was in cruise flight at about 1,000 feet msl when he experienced smoke entering the cockpit from beneath the floor. A precautionary landing was made to a harvested cotton field. On landing roll-out the pilot observed a tree line to his front, he applied heavy braking, the airplane nosed down on the propeller and rocked back on its landing gear. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire. Examination of the wreckage by the FAA revealed there was no evidence of an in-flight fire. The origin of the post crash fire, and the smoke reported by the pilot could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOTS IMPROPER USE OF BRAKES DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.

Full Narrative

On November 1, 1994, about 1200 central standard time, a Rockwell S-2R, N8456V, registered to Kimmel Flying Service, operating as a 14 CFR part 91 ferry flight, experienced smoke in the cockpit during cruise flight at about 1,000 feet msl. The smoke was entering the cockpit from beneath the floor. The pilot made a precautionary landing to a harvested cotton field in the vicinity of Madison, Mississippi. On landing rollout, the pilot observed a tree line and applied brakes, the airplane nosed down on its propeller, and rocked back on its landing gear. The pilot exited the airplane, opened a panel on the right side, and observed dark smoke with an electrical smell. He moved away from the airplane, and the airplane was consumed by fire. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airline transport-rated pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Hollandale, Mississippi, about 20 minutes before the accident. Examination of the wreckage by the FAA revealed there was no evidence of an in-flight fire. The origin of the postcrash fire, and the source of the smoke reported by the pilot was not determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell S-2R
Tail NumberN8456V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT-6A-21 · Turboprop · 585
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data