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March 16, 1992 · Ayres S2R-T34 · N41KM
Wright, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 16, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Wright, AR
Aircraft
Ayres S2R-T34
Tail Number
N41KM
Operator
Ag Air
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW92LA089
DURING A DAYLIGHT FLIGHT THE PILOT WAS EN ROUTE TO A GRASS STRIP WHEN HE NOTICED ANOTHER AIRPLANE DEPARTING HIS INTENDED LANDING AREA. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS WATCHING THE OTHER AIRPLANE WHEN HIS AIRPLANE DESCENDED INADVERTENTLY AND TURNED RIGHT. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE GROUND WITH ITS RIGHT WING TIP AND CARTWHEELED TO ITS FINAL RESTING PLACE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE DUE TO DIVERTED ATTENTION.
Full Narrative
DURING A DAYLIGHT FLIGHT THE PILOT WAS EN ROUTE TO A GRASS STRIP WHEN HE NOTICED ANOTHER AIRPLANE DEPARTING HIS INTENDED LANDING AREA. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS WATCHING THE OTHER AIRPLANE WHEN HIS AIRPLANE DESCENDED INADVERTENTLY AND TURNED RIGHT. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE GROUND WITH ITS RIGHT WING TIP AND CARTWHEELED TO ITS FINAL RESTING PLACE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAyres S2R-T34
Tail NumberN41KM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAg Air
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-41 · Turboprop · 850
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC