N4968X

Substantial
None

Rockwell S2R T34 S/N: 5013R

Summary

On March 17, 1989, a Rockwell S2R T34 (N4968X) was involved in an incident near Heth, AR. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: AIRCRAFT CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND DUE TO LANDING IN A TAILWIND OF EXCESSIVE VELOCITY WHICH THE PILOT MISJUDGED OR FAILED TO RECOGNIZE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA081. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4968X.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 17, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA081
Location
HETH, AR
Event ID
20001213X27973
Coordinates
35.059719, -90.459411
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AIRCRAFT CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND DUE TO LANDING IN A TAILWIND OF EXCESSIVE VELOCITY WHICH THE PILOT MISJUDGED OR FAILED TO RECOGNIZE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROCKWELL
Serial Number
5013R
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
S2R T34

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FARM & RANCH AERIAL SERVICE INC
Address
947 COUNTY ROAD 117
Status
Deregistered
City
WHARTON
State / Zip Code
TX 77488-8500
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MKC89LA081