Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an electrical box.
NTSB analysis
A company representative reported that the airplane impacted an unknown object during an aerial application flight. After landing, substantial damage to the left wing was discovered. Following a brief search, a damaged electrical box was found dislodged from its base with yellow paint on one side that was consistent with the color of the airplane's left wing. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot did not supply a statement regarding the collision or the circumstances.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN23LA063 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Dec 6, 2022
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Mission, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Mid-Valley Dusters Inc. Airpor (43TX)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Rockwell International S2R-G6
- N-number
- N4205X
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1974
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 137 (agricultural)
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial application
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.