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March 26, 2004 · Rockwell S-2R · N8420V

Mattawa, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mattawa, WA
Aircraft
Rockwell S-2R
Tail Number
N8420V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA04CA059

The pilot reported that shortly after landing, to the north, the airplane began to track to the left. The pilot reported that he applied brakes and corrective action, however, the airplane continued to track to the left, and exited the landing surface. After exiting the landing surface, the airplane collided with a pile of rocks and nosed over. The pilot reported that local winds were from the south at 12 to 15 miles per hour, and added that a landing to the south was not recommended due to obstructions on the north end of the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

Compensation for wind conditions not maintained. Factors include a tailwind and a rock pile adjacent to the runway.

Full Narrative

On March 26, 2004, at 0833 Pacific standard time, a Rockwell International S-2R "Thrush", N8420V, sustained substantial damage during the landing roll at a private airstrip near Mattawa, Washington. The airplane was operated by B & R Crop Care of Connell, Washington, as an aerial application flight under the provisions of Title 14, CFR Part 137, when the accident occurred. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local agricultural flight. In a written statement dated March 30, 2004, the pilot reported that shortly after landing, to the north, the airplane began to track to the left. The pilot reported that he applied brakes and corrective action, however, the airplane continued to track to the left, and exited the landing surface. After exiting the landing surface, the airplane collided with a pile of rocks and nosed over resulting in substantial damage. In the written statement, the pilot reported that local winds were from the south at 12 to 15 miles per hour, and added that a landing to the south was not recommended due to obstructions on the north end of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:33 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell S-2R
Tail NumberN8420V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data