Rockwell International S-2R accident near Yellow Pine, Idaho, February 14, 2012
On February 14, 2012 at about 7:30 pm local time, a Rockwell International S-2R, registered N8433V, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near Yellow Pine, Idaho (Stibnite Airport). It was an other work-use flight under agricultural flying rules (Part 137). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot did not maintain directional control while landing on a snow-contaminated runway.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 14, 2012 · about 7:30 pm local time
- Place
- Yellow Pine, Idaho · Stibnite Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Rockwell International S-2R · all S-2Rs on the register
- Registration
- N8433V · registry record · serial 2193R
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Other work-use flight · agricultural flying rules (Part 137)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot reported that he made a normal touchdown in the tailwheel-equipped airplane onto the centerline of the snow packed runway. He said that about halfway down the runway, he applied reverse thrust in an effort to slow the airplane. Shortly after entering reverse, the airplane veered about 5 degrees to the right. The pilot applied left brake and rudder to correct the turn; however, the airplane continued to the right due to the limited braking action on the runway surface. About three-quarters of the way 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.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control on ground during landing (landing roll) defining event
- Landing gear collapse during landing (landing roll)
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during landing (landing roll)
The NTSB's findings
- cause Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability › Performance/control parameters › Directional control › Not attained/maintained
- cause Personnel issues › Task performance › Use of equip/info › Aircraft control › Pilot
- Environmental issues › Physical environment › Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surfa › Snow/slush/ice covered › Effect on operation
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land; instructor: airplane single-engine; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 4,736 hours in all; 1,525 in this make and model; 24 in the last 90 days; 24 in the last 30 days; 4,680 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: November 5, 2011
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (without waivers/limitations)
- Seat: ctr
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 13,075 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, May 11, 2011
- Maximum gross weight: 9,125 lb
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Honeywell TPE 331-10 (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Operator: Valley Air LLC
The flight
- Departed from: ID41 Yellow Pine ID at 7:00 pm
- Destination: ID41 Yellow Pine ID
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 24, 2,450 ft by 175 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 4,200 ft; clear
- Temperature: 30°F (-1°C), dew point 12°F (-11°C)
- Altimeter: 29.79 inHg
- Observation at 7:51 pm from MYL, 32 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
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