Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE WIND GUSTS WERE A FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On May 28, 1994, approximately 0615 Pacific daylight time, a Rockwell S-2R, N5642X, sustained substantial damage during landing at a private airstrip near Touchet, Washington. The commercial pilot, who was engaged in aerial application activities, sustained minor injuries. There was no fire and no ELT was on board the aircraft.
The pilot stated that he landed, bounced a couple times, drifted right into a soft plowed field, and the aircraft nosed over onto its back, damaging the left wing, top of the canopy, and the propeller.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA94LA131