Models / Rockwell International / S-2R / N8468V Aircraft record N8468V 1976 Rockwell International S-2R Deregistered Unclaimed Source: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026 This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Feb 20, 2018.
Safety record in brief: 3 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Aug 2012) · 1 AD may apply
NTSB events 3 substantial, 2012 ADs may apply 1 confirm with A&P Service reports 0 since 1995
Registration FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner Royal Flying Service INC
Owner type Corporation
City, state Royal City, WA
Certificate issued Sep 26, 2003
Canceled Feb 20, 2018
Airworthiness Restricted · Agriculture and Pest Control
Airworthiness date Jun 10, 1976 We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Airframe & engine FAA Registry + type data Airframe
Manufacturer Rockwell International
Model S-2R
Year 1976
Serial number 2228R
Aircraft type Fixed wing single engine
Category Land
Certification Type Certificated
Seats 1
Engines 1
Max takeoff weight Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code AB99A7 Engine
Make and model P&W R1340 Series
Type Turbo-prop
Power 600 hp Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.
Ownership history Ownership history from FAA records 2003 – 2018 Royal Flying Service INC Royal City, WA Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026 NTSB events (3)
Accident · substantial damage Aug 14, 2012 · Royal City, WA The loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust rocker boss housing, which prevented the exhaust valve from opening.
Damage Substantial
Injuries Minor
Report WPR12LA356 From NTSB records; matched by N-number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for WPR12LA356)
Accident · substantial damage May 24, 2012 · Royal City, WA The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object during an aerial application, which resulted in damage to the landing gear and led to the airplane ground looping during the subsequent landing.
Damage Substantial
Injuries None
Report WPR12CA229 From NTSB records; matched by serial number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for WPR12CA229)
Accident · substantial damage Jun 12, 2003 · Royal City, WA The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a 20 foot high post while applying chemicals to an agricultural field, which resulted in impact damage to the right main landing gear, and ultimately to a collapse of the subject gear during the subsequent landing roll. Factors include a post within the area that the pilot was applying chemicals to.
Damage Substantial
Injuries None
Report SEA03LA101 From NTSB records; matched by serial number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for SEA03LA101)
Accident history for this model ADs published since 1998 that may apply (1) These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
AD Subject Effective Applies to 99-11-02 Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Series Reciprocating Engines Jul 19, 1999 Engine (R1340 SERIES)
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Service Difficulty Reports (0) No Service Difficulty Reports found for this airframe since 1995.
Sources FAA Aircraft Registry Registration, owner city and state, airframe, engine updated Oct 20, 2026 NTSB accident and incident database Accidents and incidents since 1982 updated Oct 15, 2026 FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register) ADs published since 1998 updated Oct 20, 2026 FAA Service Difficulty Reports Reports since 1995 updated Oct 16, 2026 Request owner name removal Report an error in this record