MINR · Rockwell International S-2R · 2001-06-28 · Sabinal, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW01LA156
Event ID
20010628X01287
Type
Accident
Date
2001-06-28
Location
Sabinal, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.349891, -99.150276
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Rockwell International
Model
S-2R
Registration
N4888X
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
a loss of engine power due to a crack in the #9 cylinder, which result in the failure of the connecting rod during the aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.