N4931XRockwell S-2R 1989-07-05 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

Rockwell S-2R S/N: 2135R

Summary

On July 05, 1989, a Rockwell S-2R (N4931X) was involved in an accident near Reyno, AR. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A TIGHT MANEUVER AT INADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND A SUBSEQUENT STALL. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PRESENCE OF HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS (TREES).

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC89DPG02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4931X.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 5, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89DPG02
Location
REYNO, AR
Event ID
20001213X28917
Coordinates
36.390499, -90.759788
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A TIGHT MANEUVER AT INADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND A SUBSEQUENT STALL. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PRESENCE OF HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS (TREES).

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROCKWELL
Serial Number
2135R
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
S-2R 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# MKC89DPG02