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July 30, 2006 · Rockwell S2R · N7982V

Park Rapids, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Park Rapids, MN
Aircraft
Rockwell S2R
Tail Number
N7982V
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA222

The airplane collided with the terrain and nosed down, following a loss of engine power during an aerial application flight. The pilot reported he made two swath runs over the field he was spraying. He stated that during the turn at the end of the second pass, the engine started to lose power. The pilot reported that he made a turn to the right to avoid a farm and checked the magnetos to no avail. He stated that he made another turn to avoid another farm and trees along the flight path. The pilot reported that he decided to land in a pasture and that turbulence was encountered when the airplane descended below the tree level. He reported that the airplane impacted the ground due to the loss of the headwind. The airplane contacted the terrain on the main gear, nosed down, and spun around 180 degrees before coming to rest. The reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the inadequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor was the low altitude at which the airplane was being operated.

Full Narrative

The airplane collided with the terrain and nosed down, following a loss of engine power during an aerial application flight. The pilot reported he made two swath runs over the field he was spraying. He stated that during the turn at the end of the second pass, the engine started to lose power. The pilot reported he made a turn to the right to avoid a farm and checked the magnetos to no avail. He stated he made another turn to avoid another farm and trees along the flight path. The pilot reported he decided to land in a pasture and that turbulence was encountered when the airplane descended below tree level. He reported that the airplane impacted the ground due to the loss of the headwind. The airplane contacted the terrain on the main gear, nosed down, and spun around 180 degrees before coming to rest. The reason for the loss of engine power is undetermined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell S2R
Tail NumberN7982V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R1340 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.65 inHg
Observation Time07:34
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data