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May 13, 1984 · Ayres S2R · N4006U
Vincennes, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Vincennes, IN
Aircraft
Ayres S2R
Tail Number
N4006U
Operator
Euding Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI84LA188
THE PLT HAD FLOWN 12 SIMILAR LOADS FROM THE 2600 FT RWY THAT SAME DAY. HE STATED THAT ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NOTHING MECHANICALLY WRONG WITH THE ACFT, IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY DURING THE LAST TAKEOFF ROLL. AFTER APRX 2000 FT OF GROUND ROLL, HE DUMPED A PORTION OF HIS LOAD (FERTILIZER) TO CLEAR A DITCH AT THE DEPARTURE END. THE ACFT LIFTED OFF & CLEARED THE DITCH, BUT IT THEN SETTLED. THE SPRAY BOOM CAUGHT THE WHEAT & SPUN THE ACFT AROUND 180 DEG & IT CRASHED. THE PLT ESTIMATED THE ACFT WAS ABOUT 60 LBS BELOW ITS MAX GROSS WT WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.
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THE PLT HAD FLOWN 12 SIMILAR LOADS FROM THE 2600 FT RWY THAT SAME DAY. HE STATED THAT ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NOTHING MECHANICALLY WRONG WITH THE ACFT, IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY DURING THE LAST TAKEOFF ROLL. AFTER APRX 2000 FT OF GROUND ROLL, HE DUMPED A PORTION OF HIS LOAD (FERTILIZER) TO CLEAR A DITCH AT THE DEPARTURE END. THE ACFT LIFTED OFF & CLEARED THE DITCH, BUT IT THEN SETTLED. THE SPRAY BOOM CAUGHT THE WHEAT & SPUN THE ACFT AROUND 180 DEG & IT CRASHED. THE PLT ESTIMATED THE ACFT WAS ABOUT 60 LBS BELOW ITS MAX GROSS WT WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CDT
Nearest AirportUEDING (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAyres S2R
Tail NumberN4006U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEuding Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind315° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO