Rockwell International S-2R — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
There are 477 Rockwell International S-2R airframes on record (built 1968–1978), 96 currently registered. 33 have one or more NTSB accident records (35 records total, 5 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 24, 2026.
Recent Rockwell International S-2R accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while flying under multiple conductors during a low-altitude aerial application flight, which resulted in propeller contact with a powerline and a subsequent loss of control.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an electrical box.
The pilot’s intentional flight under power lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the lines during an aerial application flight.
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and improper operation of the engine beyond its indicated maximum cruise power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a go-around.
The failure of the helical cam gear of the engine assembly due to fatigue cracks in the gear teeth, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.