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July 9, 1990 · Rockwell S-2R · N8464V
Crowder, MS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Crowder, MS
Aircraft
Rockwell S-2R
Tail Number
N8464V
Operator
Lambert Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA90LA149
WHILE ON FINAL APCH, THE PLT ADDED POWER BUT THE ENG DID NOT RESPOND. AFTER TOUCHDOWN IN A FIELD SHORT OF THE RWY. THE LT MAIN LANDING GEAR SEPARATED & PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK. THE ACFT WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE. EXAM OF THE ENG COMPARTMENT REVEALED THAT A BOLT WHICH SECURES THE MIXTURE & THROTTLE BELLCRANKS TO THE BELLCRANK SUPPORT ASSY, FAILED DUE TO FATIGUE. THIS PREVENTED THROTTLE CONTROL INPUT IN THE COCKPIT FROM ACTIVATING THE CARBURETOR.
NTSB Probable Cause
FATIGUE FAILURE OF A BOLT WHICH SECURES THE MIXTURE AND THROTTLE BELLCRANKS TO THE BELLCRANK SUPPORT ASSEMBLY.
Full Narrative
WHILE ON FINAL APCH, THE PLT ADDED POWER BUT THE ENG DID NOT RESPOND. AFTER TOUCHDOWN IN A FIELD SHORT OF THE RWY. THE LT MAIN LANDING GEAR SEPARATED & PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK. THE ACFT WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE. EXAM OF THE ENG COMPARTMENT REVEALED THAT A BOLT WHICH SECURES THE MIXTURE & THROTTLE BELLCRANKS TO THE BELLCRANK SUPPORT ASSY, FAILED DUE TO FATIGUE. THIS PREVENTED THROTTLE CONTROL INPUT IN THE COCKPIT FROM ACTIVATING THE CARBURETOR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway18
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width15 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell S-2R
Tail NumberN8464V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLambert Air
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 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:46
Weather SourceWFAC