# NTSB Accident GAA19CA185
> **Rockwell S 2R** · 2019-03-28 · Hermiston, OR, USA · MINR
## 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.

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