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August 16, 1983 · Rockwell S2-R · N110JS
Jonesboro, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jonesboro, AR
Aircraft
Rockwell S2-R
Tail Number
N110JS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA386
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A DITCH DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT. ENROUTE TO A FARMERS FIELD THE ENGINE FAILED VERY SHORTLY AFTER FLAME WAS SEEN EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST STACK. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION SHOWED THAT SEVERAL BLADES IN THE 1ST STAGE TURBINE FAILED. THE #2 BEARING AND BEARING RACE ALSO SHOWED EXCESSIVE WEAR.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A DITCH DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT. ENROUTE TO A FARMERS FIELD THE ENGINE FAILED VERY SHORTLY AFTER FLAME WAS SEEN EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST STACK. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION SHOWED THAT SEVERAL BLADES IN THE 1ST STAGE TURBINE FAILED. THE #2 BEARING AND BEARING RACE ALSO SHOWED EXCESSIVE WEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest Airport5nm E
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell S2-R
Tail NumberN110JS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-20 · Turboprop · 550
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT