Rckwell Int'l-ag Aero Distrib. S-2R

Aircraft Manufacturer: Rckwell Int'l-ag Aero Distrib.

Model: S-2R

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Rckwell Int'l-ag Aero Distrib.
Manufacturer Serial Number 7630204
Model S-2R
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 1 seat
Share your captured photos of the Rckwell Int'l-ag Aero Distrib. S-2R, receive attribution and a link. Contact us.

Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


17 exact, 15 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
32
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


5 fatal accidents.

15.6% of recorded accidents were fatal.

97
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


2,827 (± 241)

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
0.9%
Exposure
0.3%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2008 – 2023 Total 32
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 32 observed): 2008 3, 2010 2, 2011 3, 2012 6, 2013 3, 2014 2, 2015 1, 2016 2, 2017 3, 2019 2, 2020 1, 2021 1, 2022 1, 2023 2. 2 4 6 8 0 3 '08 2 '10 3 '11 6 '12 3 '13 2 '14 1 '15 2 '16 3 '17 2 '19 1 '20 1 '21 1 '22 2 '23
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

6 categories Total 32
Maneuvering 15
Landing 6
Takeoff 4
Initial climb 4
Enroute 2
Approach 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 83
Aircraft 31
Personnel issues 24
Environmental issues 22
Not determined 5
Organizational issues 1
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 32
None 21
Fatal 5
Minor 4
Serious 2

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 137 (29)· 091 (3)

Recorded Accidents

All 39 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Paul, ID N4894X Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft
Willows, CA N8424V Substantial Fatal Maneuvering Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Mission, TX N4205X Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Shafter, CA N8960Q Substantial Fatal Initial climb Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Strasburg, ND N4956X Substantial Fatal Maneuvering Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Hamilton, GA N7900V Substantial None Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft
Oakes, ND N4907X Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft
Stuttgart, AR N5675X Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues
Hermiston, OR N4250X Substantial Minor Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues
Calipatria, CA N5022X Destroyed Fatal Maneuvering Not determined
Brawley, CA N4913X Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft
McRae, GA N4886X Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Cordele, GA N3003N Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Environmental issues, Aircraft
Brawley, CA N4952X Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft, Not determined
De Smet, ID N4191X Substantial Fatal Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Washtucna, WA N8420V Substantial Serious Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Kerkhoven, MN N9646A Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Environmental issues, Aircraft
Medicine Lake, MT N702CB Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft
Larchwood, IA N5610X Substantial None Maneuvering Not determined
Boise City, OK N2249U Substantial None Maneuvering Not determined
Hamlin, TX N4946X Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Royal City, WA N8468V Substantial Minor Initial climb Aircraft
Royal City, WA N8468V Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Howard, SD N8421V Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft
Palouse, WA N4971X Substantial None Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues

Page 1 of 2 (showing accidents 1–25 of 39).

Data presented on this website is sourced directly from official Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records. To ensure accuracy, we try not to correct issues such as improper punctuation, spelling errors, empty fields, or unusual labels like "SALE REPORTED" for a registrant. We make every effort to present information as it appears in the FAA database. This website is not affiliated with any government agency.