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July 30, 1993 · Rockwell S-2R · N8842Q
Elaine, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elaine, AR
Aircraft
Rockwell S-2R
Tail Number
N8842Q
Operator
Farmers Aerial Seeders
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA220
DURING THE INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB, THE PILOT FLEW THE AIRPLANE THROUGH A PIVOTING WATER IRRIGATION SYSTEM. WATER INGESTION CAUSED THE TURBINE ENGINE TO FLAME OUT. DURING THE FORCED LANDING, THE AIRPLANE LANDED ACROSS THE COTTON FURROWS IN THE WET FIELD. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED WATER INGESTION DAMAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE OF WATER SPRAYING AND THE RESULTANT POWER LOSS. A FACTOR WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
On July 30, 1993, at 0715 central daylight time, a Rockwell S-2R, N8842Q, sustained substantial damage near Elaine, Arkansas, during a forced landing. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial application flight. The pilot reported to the Safety Board that following takeoff the airplane passed through water from a pivoting irrigation system at the end of the airport. He further stated that the water ingestion into the turbine engine caused the engine to flame out. During the forced landing to the wet field and cross furrows, the landing gear collapsed and the airplane skidded to a stop. According to an enclosed repair facility report, engine damage was "typical of water ingestion and thermal damage."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell S-2R
Tail NumberN8842Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFarmers Aerial Seeders
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-1-101Z · Turboprop · 665
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 4 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time10:51
Weather SourceWFAC