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May 31, 1986 · Aero Commander S-2R · N8896Q
Pocahontas, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pocahontas, AR
Aircraft
Aero Commander S-2R
Tail Number
N8896Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC86LA121
THE PILOT STATED THAT THIS WAS HIS THIRD FLIGHT OF THE MORNING WITH A FULL LOAD OF FERTILIZER. REPORTEDLY, HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF AERIAL APPLICATION, WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT. HE MADE A FORCED LANDING ON A SHORT FIELD ROAD. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THE GROUND ROLL WAS FINE UNTIL THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUCK A BIG ROCK AND HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT THEN WENT THRU A DITCH AND NOSED OVER. THE ENGINE WAS DAMAGED BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR DUE TO AN INTERNAL CATASTROPHIC FAILURE.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT THIS WAS HIS THIRD FLIGHT OF THE MORNING WITH A FULL LOAD OF FERTILIZER. REPORTEDLY, HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF AERIAL APPLICATION, WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT. HE MADE A FORCED LANDING ON A SHORT FIELD ROAD. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THE GROUND ROLL WAS FINE UNTIL THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUCK A BIG ROCK AND HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT THEN WENT THRU A DITCH AND NOSED OVER. THE ENGINE WAS DAMAGED BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR DUE TO AN INTERNAL CATASTROPHIC FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander S-2R
Tail NumberN8896Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC