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May 3, 1982 · Rockwell Intl S-2R · N8456V
Alvin, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Alvin, TX
Aircraft
Rockwell Intl S-2R
Tail Number
N8456V
Operator
Mcnabb Fly Service
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW82FRA20
THE PILOT'S FATHER REPORTED THAT HE AND HIS SON WERE EN ROUTE IN SEPARATE AIRCRAFT TO APPLY FERTILIZER TO A RICE FIELD. HE NOTICED HIS SON DIVE FROM 500 FT TO ABOUT 100 FT WHERE THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE TOP GROUND WIRES OF A TRANSMISSION LINE. THE PLANE CRASHED IN A FIELD AND BURNED, AND THE PILOT WAS SERIOUSLY BURNED. THE CONTINUITY OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS COULD NOT BE ESTABLISHED SINCE THE ALUMINUM TORQUE TUBES WERE BURNED. HOWEVER, ALL OF THE STEEL BELLCRANKS AND ROD ENDS WERE IN PLACE.
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THE PILOT'S FATHER REPORTED THAT HE AND HIS SON WERE EN ROUTE IN SEPARATE AIRCRAFT TO APPLY FERTILIZER TO A RICE FIELD. HE NOTICED HIS SON DIVE FROM 500 FT TO ABOUT 100 FT WHERE THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE TOP GROUND WIRES OF A TRANSMISSION LINE. THE PLANE CRASHED IN A FIELD AND BURNED, AND THE PILOT WAS SERIOUSLY BURNED. THE CONTINUITY OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS COULD NOT BE ESTABLISHED SINCE THE ALUMINUM TORQUE TUBES WERE BURNED. HOWEVER, ALL OF THE STEEL BELLCRANKS AND ROD ENDS WERE IN PLACE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 CDT
Nearest AirportALVIN (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell Intl S-2R
Tail NumberN8456V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorMcnabb Fly Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsU/A Of Canada · PT6A-27 · Turboprop · 750
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0