N4900XROCKWELL THRUSH S2R 1989-05-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROCKWELL THRUSH S2R

Summary

On May 30, 1989, a Rockwell THRUSH S2R (N4900X) was involved in an accident near Carlisle, AR. 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 ENGINE FAILED DUE TO A CRACKED CYLINDER AND THE PILOT WAS FORCED TO ATTEMPT A LANDING IN A RICE FIELD WHERE THE GEAR COLLAPSED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA119. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4900X.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 30, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA119
Location
CARLISLE, AR
Event ID
20001213X28411
Coordinates
34.780628, -91.740653
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO A CRACKED CYLINDER AND THE PILOT WAS FORCED TO ATTEMPT A LANDING IN A RICE FIELD WHERE THE GEAR COLLAPSED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROCKWELL
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
THRUSH S2R SA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# MKC89LA119