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July 9, 2010 · Rockwell International S-2R · N4992X

Deshler, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Deshler, OH
Aircraft
Rockwell International S-2R
Tail Number
N4992X
Operator
Bob Ruhe Ag Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10LA404

The pilot reported that the engine lost power during the middle of a spray run when he was just above the height of the corn crop. He turned the airplane away from the town and power lines before it contacted small trees and a ditch during the forced landing in a bean field. Both wings were substantially damaged. A teardown of the engine and a functional check of the fuel control unit, high pressure fuel pump, and the propeller governor failed to reveal any failures that would have prevented the engine from producing power.

NTSB Probable Cause

Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined - C

Full Narrative

On July 9, 2010, at 1930 eastern daylight time, a Rockwell International S-2R, N4992X, collided with trees and a ditch during an off-airport forced landing following a loss of engine power during an aerial application flight. The airline transport pilot was not injured. Both wings of the airplane received substantial damage. The aircraft was registered to Bob Ruhe Ag Service, Inc., and operated under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The local flight originated from Leipsic, Ohio, at 1900. The pilot reported the engine lost power during the middle of a spray run when he was just above the height of the corn crop. He stated he turned the airplane away from the town and power lines. The airplane contacted small trees and a ditch during the forced landing in a bean field. An on-scene examination of the engine, a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34, revealed the power section was seized due to impact damage to the exhaust duct. The gas generator and accessory drives rotated freely by hand. All of the external lines, filters, and screens were normal. The power turbine and power turbine shroud contained light rotational rubbing. The reduction gearbox rotated smoothly by hand. Further inspection of the engine revealed rotational signatures to the power turbine blade tips and shroud. A teardown of the engine and a functional check of the fuel control unit, high pressure fuel pump, and the propeller governor failed to reveal any failures/malfunctions that would have prevented the engine from producing power. A detailed examination report is contained in the public docket for this accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell International S-2R
Tail NumberN4992X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBob Ruhe Ag Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · C7BA SERIES · Reciprocating · 750
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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