N7982V

Substantial
Minor

Rockwell S2RS/N: 2329R

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 30, 2006
NTSB Number
CHI06CA222
Location
Park Rapids, MN
Event ID
20060818X01216
Coordinates
46.900554, -95.073059
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the inadequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor was the low altitude at which the airplane was being operated.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7982V
Make
ROCKWELL
Serial Number
2329R
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
S2RSA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HEUER DANIEL C H
Address
16745 49TH ST SE
Status
Deregistered
City
KINDRED
State / Zip Code
ND 58051-9629
Country
United States

Analysis

The airplane collided with the terrain and nosed down, following a loss of engine power during an aerial application flight. The pilot reported he made two swath runs over the field he was spraying. He stated that during the turn at the end of the second pass, the engine started to lose power. The pilot reported he made a turn to the right to avoid a farm and checked the magnetos to no avail. He stated he made another turn to avoid another farm and trees along the flight path. The pilot reported he decided to land in a pasture and that turbulence was encountered when the airplane descended below tree level. He reported that the airplane impacted the ground due to the loss of the headwind. The airplane contacted the terrain on the main gear, nosed down, and spun around 180 degrees before coming to rest. The reason for the loss of engine power is undetermined.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA222