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March 28, 2019 · Rockwell S 2R No Series · N4250X

Hermiston, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 28, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hermiston, OR
Aircraft
Rockwell S 2R No Series (1974)
Tail Number
N4250X
Operator
Ag Specialties
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA185

The pilot reported that, after completing an agricultural application flight, he returned to the airport. He added that, on final, he added flaps and became distracted by a spray handle that became open due to vibration. He took his hand off the control stick to close the spray handle, but because the airplane was improperly trimmed, the airplane pitched down severely. He pitched the nose up to about level, but the main landing gear struck the ground. The airplane bounced and impacted an irrigation system, the right main landing gear separated, and the airplane spun around before coming to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's distraction due to a spray handle opening and his improper pitch trim setting during final approach, which resulted in an excessive pitchdown when he took his hand off the controls to close the handle.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, after completing an agricultural spraying flight, he returned to the airport. He added that, on final, he added flaps and became distracted by a spray handle that became open due to vibration. He took his hand off the control stick to close the spray handle, but because the airplane was improperly trimmed, the airplane pitched down severely. He pitched the nose up to about level, but the main landing gear struck the ground. The airplane bounced onto an irrigation system, the right main landing gear separated, and the airplane spun around before coming to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:53 PDT
Nearest AirportHermiston Muni (1nm WSW)
Runway05
Runway Length4501 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell S 2R No Series
Tail NumberN4250X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAg Specialties
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGe Aviation · M601E-11 · Turboprop · 751
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 36 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data