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August 11, 1994 · Ayres S2R · N8914Q

Vienna, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Vienna, GA
Aircraft
Ayres S2R
Tail Number
N8914Q
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL94LA154

DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH THE ENGINE QUIT. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH A ROAD AND A DITCH. A POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE NUMBER ONE CYLINDER HAD FRACTURED. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF OVER HEATING OF THE CYLINDER AND THE AIRCRAFT RECORDS INDICATED THAT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION HAD BEEN CONDUCTED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER BECAUSE OF A FRACTURED CYLINDER.

Full Narrative

On August 11, 1994, about 1000 eastern daylight time, an Ayers S2R, N8914Q, was substantially damaged following a collision with terrain during a forced landing near Vienna, Georgia. The commercial pilot received minor injuries in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 137 by A&C Ag Aviation, Incorporated of Unidilla, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the local, aerial application flight. The flight departed Unadilla, Georgia about 0930. The pilot stated that during an aerial application spray swath, the engine lost power. He executed a forced landing in a field. The aircraft rolled across a paved highway, and impacted the terrain on the opposite side of the highway from the original field. An examination of the engine following the accident discovered a three inch by five inch "blow-out" in the number one cylinder. The inspector who examined the engine stated that there was no evidence of over heating or abuse, and that the aircraft records reflected adequate and timely inspections.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAyres S2R
Tail NumberN8914Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · R-1820-71 · Reciprocating · 1200
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data