Grumman S-2 Tracker crash, Apr 17, 2000 (3 killed), Reno-...
Grumman S-2 Tracker accident on April 17, 2000 near Reno-Stead, Nevada, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: Loss of directional control after an...
- Date: April 17, 2000
- Aircraft: Grumman S-2 Tracker
- Location: Reno-Stead, Nevada, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of directional control after an engine power loss during takeoff, with the flight crew not using the rudder assist system and not aborting the takeoff.
A Grumman S-2 Tracker operated by the Desert Research Institute, used for cloud seeding, lost power on one engine during takeoff from Reno-Stead. The aircraft turned sharply right, entered a steep bank and struck the ground. Three occupants were killed. The NTSB found the flight crew did not use the rudder assist system and the takeoff was not aborted.