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July 12, 1988 · Rockwell S-2R · N8502V
Palm City, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Palm City, FL
Aircraft
Rockwell S-2R
Tail Number
N8502V
Operator
S E Eastern Aerial Crop Svc
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA88LA219
THE PLT STATED THAT HE LANDED LONG ON A DIRT AND GRASS ROAD. DURING LANDING ROLL, HE APPLIED HEAVY BRAKES TO STOP THE ACFT. THE ACFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT. HE UNSUCCESSFULLY TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL. THE A/C WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND THE LEFT WING DUG INTO A DITCH.
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THE PLT STATED THAT HE LANDED LONG ON A DIRT AND GRASS ROAD. DURING LANDING ROLL, HE APPLIED HEAVY BRAKES TO STOP THE ACFT. THE ACFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT. HE UNSUCCESSFULLY TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL. THE A/C WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND THE LEFT WING DUG INTO A DITCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:45 EDT
Nearest AirportCitrus Grove (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length3960 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell S-2R
Tail NumberN8502V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorS E Eastern Aerial Crop Svc
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · R-1820-71 · Reciprocating · 1200
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time10:51
Weather SourceWFAC