MINR · Rockwell S 2R · 2019-03-28 · Hermiston, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA19CA185
Event ID
20190328X91943
Type
Accident
Date
2019-03-28
Location
Hermiston, OR, USA
Coordinates
45.819999, -119.28083
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Rockwell
Model
S 2R
Registration
N4250X
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's distraction due to a spray handle opening and his improper pitch trim setting during final approach, which resulted in an excessive pitchdown when he took his hand off the controls to close the handle.