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August 29, 2001 · Rockwell S2R · N8438V

Bentonia, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bentonia, MS
Aircraft
Rockwell S2R
Tail Number
N8438V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL01LA100

The pilot had sprayed two fields and was enroute to a third field when the engine lost power. After efforts by the pilot to restore full power failed, the pilot selected a nearby field and executed an emergency descent for an emergency landing. During touchdown and landing roll, the airplane collided with an embankment. The examination of the airplane at the accident site, revealed that the throttle linkage to the carburetor was not connected. The examination disclosed that the cable assembly was worn beyond servicable limits. The maintenance history of the cable assembly was not determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power due to the loss of throttle cable continunity. The throttle cable linkage was worn beyond servicable limits. A factor was uneven terrain at the emergency landing site.

Full Narrative

On August 29, 2001, at 1500 central daylight time, a Rockwell S2R, N8438V, collided with the ground during an attempted forced landing near Bentonia, Mississippi. The agricultural flight was operated by Nash Agricultural services under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 137 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the commercial pilot was not injured. The flight departed a private airstrip in Bentonia, Mississippi, at 1405. According to the operator, the pilot had sprayed two fields and was enroute to a third field when the engine lost power. After efforts by the pilot to restore full power failed, the pilot selected a nearby field and executed an emergency descent for an emergency landing. During touchdown and landing roll, the airplane collided with an embankment. The pilot reported that he noticed the uneven terrain on final approach to land in the field. The examination of the airplane at the accident site, revealed that the throttle linkage to the carburetor was not connected. The examination disclosed that the cable assembly was worn beyond servicable limits. The maintenance history of the cable assembly was not determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell S2R
Tail NumberN8438V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
Wind220° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4100 ft
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data