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April 5, 1994 · Ayres S2R-T34 · N3094F

Elaine, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Elaine, AR
Aircraft
Ayres S2R-T34
Tail Number
N3094F
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA118

THE AERIAL APPLICATION PILOT WAS COMING IN TO MAKE HIS FIRST SWATH RUN. HE CLEAR SOME TALL POWER LINES AND SLIPPED THE AIRPLANE. THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR IMPACTED THE TERRAIN AND THE RIGHT WING SEPARATED. THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST 360 FEET FROM THE INITIAL IMPACT POINT. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE AND MAINTENANCE RECORDS DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY MAINTENANCE ANOMALIES. FLIGHT CONTROL CONTINUITY WAS ESTABLISHED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE.

Full Narrative

On April 5, 1994, at 1040 central daylight time, an Ayres Corporation S2R-T34, N3094F, was substantially damaged while maneuvering near Elaine, Arkansas. The commercial pilot sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed throughout the area for the aerial application flight. According to witnesses, the airplane was coming in to make its first swath run. The airplane was observed to clear some tall power lines, then enter a slip. The witness reported it impacted the terrain with the right landing gear. The witnesses further stated the right wing separated, the airplane nosed over, then started rolling over sideways. Examination of the accident scene by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, determined that the aircraft came to rest 360 feet from the initial ground scar. Examination of the airplane and engine by a FAA inspector did not disclose any maintenance anomalies. Flight control continuity was established. A review of the airframe and engine records did not reveal any anomalies or uncorrected maintenance defects. The autopsy was performed by the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory, Little Rock, Arkansas. Toxicological findings were negative.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:40 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAyres S2R-T34
Tail NumberN3094F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-34AG · Turboprop · 750
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:47
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data