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June 25, 1986 · Rockwell S2R · N4973X
Caldwell, ID
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Caldwell, ID
Aircraft
Rockwell S2R
Tail Number
N4973X
Operator
Davidson Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA86LA152
SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE THE PILOT COULD NOT GET ANY AILERON RESPONSE. A LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED AT A NEARBY AIRPORT WHERE A GO AROUND BECAME NECESSARY. DURING THE GO AROUND CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS LOST AND IT DESCENDED TO GROUND IMPACT. INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED THE PILOT FAILED TO REMOVE THE CONTROL LOCK PRIOR TO FLIGHT.
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SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE THE PILOT COULD NOT GET ANY AILERON RESPONSE. A LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED AT A NEARBY AIRPORT WHERE A GO AROUND BECAME NECESSARY. DURING THE GO AROUND CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS LOST AND IT DESCENDED TO GROUND IMPACT. INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED THE PILOT FAILED TO REMOVE THE CONTROL LOCK PRIOR TO FLIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:15 PDT
Nearest AirportCaldwell Industrial (1nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell S2R
Tail NumberN4973X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDavidson Air Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · R-1300B · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO