N8433V

Substantial
None

ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL S-2RS/N: 2193R

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA112
Location
Yellow Pine, ID
Event ID
20120221X43006
Coordinates
44.899723, -115.332778
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot did not maintain directional control while landing on a snow-contaminated runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL
Serial Number
2193R
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
0
Model / ICAO
S-2RNAL2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
S-2R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KEARNS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLC
Address
6362 E BRIMLEY DR
City
NAMPA
State / Zip Code
ID 83687-4120
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he made a normal touchdown in the tailwheel equipped airplane onto the centerline of the snow packed runway. Approximately halfway down the runway, the pilot reversed thrust in an effort to slow the airplane down. Shortly after entering reverse, the airplane veered approximately 5 degrees to the right. The pilot applied left brake and rudder to correct the turn; however, there was limited braking action on the runway surface and the airplane continued to the right. About three quarters down the runway, the airplane struck an ice chunk and the right main landing gear collapsed. The airplane’s right wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA112