Summary
On May 28, 1994, a Rockwell S-2R (N5642X) was involved in an accident near Touchet, WA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE WIND GUSTS WERE A FACTOR.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA94LA131. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5642X.
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