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August 6, 1985 · Rockwell S-2R · N5025X
Olton, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Olton, TX
Aircraft
Rockwell S-2R
Tail Number
N5025X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA307
THE PILOT STATED THAT WHEN HE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE DIRT LANDING STRIP THE AIRCRAFT IMMEDIATELY TURNED RIGHT AND NO AMOUNT OF CORRECTIVE ACTION HELPED. HE FURTHER STATED THE MECHANIC HAD TO REMOVE THE BRAKE PADS TO GET THE TIRE TO ROLL. THE AIRCRAFT'S OWNER STATED EXAMINATION REVEALED THE RIGHT WHEEL HAD MORE RESISTANCE TO ROTATION THAN DID THE OTHER WHEEL BUT THAT IT COULD STILL BE ROTATED BY HAND. HE STATED HE SUSPECTED THE PIOT GOT THE WHEEL IN THE SAND AND JUST GROUND LOOPED THE AIRCRAFT. HE FURTHER STATED THE RESISTANCE TO ROTATION OF THE WHEEL WAS POSSIBLY DUE TO SAND AND GRIT IN THE WHEEL AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT WHEN HE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE DIRT LANDING STRIP THE AIRCRAFT IMMEDIATELY TURNED RIGHT AND NO AMOUNT OF CORRECTIVE ACTION HELPED. HE FURTHER STATED THE MECHANIC HAD TO REMOVE THE BRAKE PADS TO GET THE TIRE TO ROLL. THE AIRCRAFT'S OWNER STATED EXAMINATION REVEALED THE RIGHT WHEEL HAD MORE RESISTANCE TO ROTATION THAN DID THE OTHER WHEEL BUT THAT IT COULD STILL BE ROTATED BY HAND. HE STATED HE SUSPECTED THE PIOT GOT THE WHEEL IN THE SAND AND JUST GROUND LOOPED THE AIRCRAFT. HE FURTHER STATED THE RESISTANCE TO ROTATION OF THE WHEEL WAS POSSIBLY DUE TO SAND AND GRIT IN THE WHEEL AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 CDT
Nearest AirportHill Ag Strip (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length3000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell S-2R
Tail NumberN5025X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · C7BA SERIES · Reciprocating · 800
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time10:10
Weather SourcePILO