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May 7, 1987 · Ayres S2R-1820 · N4025P
Ville Platte, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 7, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ville Platte, LA
Aircraft
Ayres S2R-1820
Tail Number
N4025P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87LA114
AFTER LANDING ON A WET GRASS STRIP THE PILOT REALIZED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GOING TO STOP. OBSTRUCTIONS OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY PREVENTED A GO-AROUND. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TWO TREES CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
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AFTER LANDING ON A WET GRASS STRIP THE PILOT REALIZED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GOING TO STOP. OBSTRUCTIONS OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY PREVENTED A GO-AROUND. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TWO TREES CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAyres S2R-1820
Tail NumberN4025P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWright · 1820 · Reciprocating · 1200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT