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June 5, 1986 · Ayres S2R · N7797V
Virginia Beach, VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Aircraft
Ayres S2R
Tail Number
N7797V
Operator
Spraying Specialists
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO86FID06
THE ACFT WAS DITCHED AFTER A LOSS OF POWER DURING TAKEOFF. PLT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALT & DUMPED LIQUID FERTILIZER LOAD PRIOR TO LANDING. AFTER DITCHING IN A SHALLOW CANAL THE ACFT NOSED OVER. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED A CRACKED CYLINDER IN THE ACFT ENGINE.
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THE ACFT WAS DITCHED AFTER A LOSS OF POWER DURING TAKEOFF. PLT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALT & DUMPED LIQUID FERTILIZER LOAD PRIOR TO LANDING. AFTER DITCHING IN A SHALLOW CANAL THE ACFT NOSED OVER. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED A CRACKED CYLINDER IN THE ACFT ENGINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAyres S2R
Tail NumberN7797V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSpraying Specialists
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · 1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time11:55
Weather SourceWFAC