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June 26, 1998 · Rockwell S2-R · N5682X

Williams, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Williams, MN
Aircraft
Rockwell S2-R
Tail Number
N5682X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA223

The pilot said that he 'forced' the turn when trying to line up for an aerial application swatch run. He said that the airplane stalled, he recovered once, but stalled a second time when he attempted to lift the nose to avoid impact with the terrain, The pilot did not indicate any mechanical anomalies in the operation of the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.

Full Narrative

On June 26, 1998, at 0955 central daylight time, a Rockwell International S2-R, N5682X, encountered a loss of control and impacted the terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude near Williams, Minnesota. The commercial pilot received no injuries and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was being operated as a commercial flight under 14 CFR Part 137 and performing aerial applications when the accident occurred. The flight originated from Williams, Minnesota, at 0950. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. In his written statement the pilot said, "Nearing the completion of a 360 degree turn again, I was not lined up properly. Rather than going around a second time, I attempted to force the turn, stalled, recovered nose down approximately 30 to 40 degrees, then stalled a second time attempting to lift the nose before hitting the ground." The pilot did not indicate any mechanical anomalies in the operation of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:55 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell S2-R
Tail NumberN5682X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 48 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data