# NTSB Accident SEA01FA127
> **Rockwell S-2R-1200** · 2001-07-10 · Cottonwood, ID, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA01FA127
- **Event ID:** 20010714X01431
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-07-10
- **Location:** Cottonwood, ID, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.940063, -116.52098
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Rockwell
- **Model:** S-2R-1200
- **Registration:** N4947X
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while dropping fire retardant.  Factors include low visibility with smoke.

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