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June 16, 2015 · Rockwell International S 2R Undesignat · N8420V

Washtucna, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Washtucna, WA
Aircraft
Rockwell International S 2R Undesignat (1976)
Tail Number
N8420V
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR15LA186

The pilot reported that, during the landing, the wind shifted to a quartering tailwind. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, and the airplane veered left off the airstrip into an adjacent field. The airplane subsequently nosed over in the soft soil. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

On June 16, 2015, about 1030 Pacific daylight time, a Rockwell International S-2R, airplane, N8420V, sustained substantial damage during landing roll and subsequent noseover, in an adjacent field to the Kinch Farms Airport, Washtucna, Washington. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was seriously injured. The airplane was registered to B & R Aerial Crop Care, Inc., and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an agricultural application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. In a written statement, the pilot stated that during the 10th landing of the day on runway 3, the wind shifted resulting in a quartering tailwind. During the landing, he lost directional control and the airplane veered left into an adjacent field. The field had recently been plowed, and the soil was soft. Subsequently, the airplane nosed-over, resulting in substantial damage to the canopy roll cage structure. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The nearest weather reporting station reported wind near the time of the accident was from 130 degrees at 5 knots, gusting up to 10 knots. A postaccident examination of the airplane was conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The cockpit overhead structural tubing was bent, and the pilot's helmet had impact marks.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PDT
Nearest AirportKinch Farms (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell International S 2R Undesignat
Tail NumberN8420V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · R1340-S3H1G · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time16:52
Weather SourcePILO

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