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July 18, 1989 · Rockwell S2R · N8425V
Bono, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bono, AR
Aircraft
Rockwell S2R
Tail Number
N8425V
Operator
Miles Tony E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC89LA162
THE PILOT DECIDED TO MAKE A GO-AROUND AFTER ATTEMPTING TO LAND WITH A TAILWIND. INSUFFICIENT CLEAR AREA EXISTED TO COMPLETE THE GO-AROUND AND THE PILOT TURNED DOWNWIND TO AVOID A TREE. THE ACFT SETTLED UNCONTROLLED INTO TREES, AND CRASHED IN A RICE FIELD.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A GO-AROUND RESULTING IN THE AIRPLANE STALLING/MUSHING AND DESCENDING OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL COLLISION WITH TREES.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT DECIDED TO MAKE A GO-AROUND AFTER ATTEMPTING TO LAND WITH A TAILWIND. INSUFFICIENT CLEAR AREA EXISTED TO COMPLETE THE GO-AROUND AND THE PILOT TURNED DOWNWIND TO AVOID A TREE. THE ACFT SETTLED UNCONTROLLED INTO TREES, AND CRASHED IN A RICE FIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway31
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell S2R
Tail NumberN8425V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMiles Tony E
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT-6-15AG · Turboprop · 680
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC