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August 6, 1989 · Rockwell S-2R · N4943X
Moscow, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Moscow, AR
Aircraft
Rockwell S-2R
Tail Number
N4943X
Operator
Dirty Bird
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC89DPG04
THE PLT STATED THAT AS HE WAS MAKING PASSES FOR AERIAL APPLICATION, THE ACFT HIT AN UNOBSERVED GUY WIRE WHICH EXTENDED FROM A POWER LINE POLE. THE ACFT THEN SPUN AROUND & CRASHED IN A SOYBEAN FIELD. AFTER THE PLT CRAWLED FROM THE ACFT, IT BURNED & WAS DESTROYED.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT. THE GUY WIRE WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Full Narrative
THE PLT STATED THAT AS HE WAS MAKING PASSES FOR AERIAL APPLICATION, THE ACFT HIT AN UNOBSERVED GUY WIRE WHICH EXTENDED FROM A POWER LINE POLE. THE ACFT THEN SPUN AROUND & CRASHED IN A SOYBEAN FIELD. AFTER THE PLT CRAWLED FROM THE ACFT, IT BURNED & WAS DESTROYED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell S-2R
Tail NumberN4943X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDirty Bird
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:52
Weather SourceWFAC