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May 10, 2002 · Rockwell S-2R · N4224X

Bancroft, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bancroft, WI
Aircraft
Rockwell S-2R
Tail Number
N4224X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI02LA133

The airplane nosed over during a forced landing due to a loss of engine power. The pilot stated he sumped the fuel tanks before the flight. Subsequent to the accident, sediment contamination from an unknown source was found in the main fuel tank and fuel filter. No other anomalies were found with respect to the airframe, engine or systems that could be identified as existing prior to impact.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system from an unknown source and the blocked fuel filter. The rough terrain was a factor.

Full Narrative

On May 10, 2002, about 1850 central daylight time, a Rockwell S-2R, N4224X, piloted by a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged during a nose over during a forced landing after a loss of engine power near Bancroft, Wisconsin. The 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions and was not on a flight plan. The pilot was not injured. The local flight originated at 1820. The pilot reported that he, "...filled the left [fuel] tank and sumped tanks immediately." The pilot was spraying at approximately 10 feet agl when the engine, "...became rough, backfired and quit." The pilot reported that he turned on the fuel boost pump and turned off the spray pump while initiating a climbing turn toward the airport. The pilot reported that the engine started producing power again. At approximately 150 feet agl the engine suffered another loss of power. The pilot stated he prepared for a forced landing. The airplane's tailwheel contacted the ground first followed by the airplane's main landing gear. The airplane then nosed over and slid to a stop inverted. Examination of the fuel system after the flight found sediment contamination in the main fuselage fuel tank. The carburetor fuel filter was also obstructed by sediment. The source of the contamination was not found. No other anomalies were found with respect to the airframe, engine or systems that could be identified as existing prior to impact.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:50 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell S-2R
Tail NumberN4224X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340-S3H1-G · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 30 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time23:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data