ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL S-2R
Yellow Pine, ID — February 14, 2012
Event Information
| Date | February 14, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA112 |
| Event ID | 20120221X43006 |
| Location | Yellow Pine, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.89972, -115.33278 |
| Airport | Stibnite Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | S-2R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain directional control while landing on a snow-contaminated runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he made a normal touchdown in the tailwheel equipped airplane onto the centerline of the snow packed runway. Approximately halfway down the runway, the pilot reversed thrust in an effort to slow the airplane down. Shortly after entering reverse, the airplane veered approximately 5 degrees to the right. The pilot applied left brake and rudder to correct the turn; however, there was limited braking action on the runway surface and the airplane continued to the right. About three quarters down the runway, the airplane struck an ice chunk and the right main landing gear collapsed. The airplane’s right wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.