N1746S

Substantial
Minor

AERO COMMANDER S2RS/N: 1446R

Summary

On June 13, 2024, a Aero Commander S2R (N1746S) was involved in an accident near White, SD. 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: A low-level collision and engine ingestion with ducks, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and a subsequent nose over.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA229. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1746S.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 13, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA229
Location
White, SD
Event ID
20240618194490
Coordinates
44.515727, -96.736499
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A low-level collision and engine ingestion with ducks, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and a subsequent nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERO COMMANDER
Serial Number
1446R
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
S2RL29
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
S2R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WILDE AIR SERVICE LLC
Address
21009 459TH AVE
City
VOLGA
State / Zip Code
SD 57071-6207
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# CEN24LA229