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June 23, 2001 · Ayres S2R-G1 · N3300L

Mohall, ND

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mohall, ND
Aircraft
Ayres S2R-G1
Tail Number
N3300L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI01LA188

The pilot said he was using reverse thrust to back away from a loading area onto the ramp to taxi out for take off. The pilot said that a delivery truck pulled in behind him and stopped with his back to him. The airplane's right elevator struck the back of the truck. An examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot not maintaining clearance between the airplane and the truck when he backed the airplane off of the loading pad. Factors relating to this accident was the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and the truck.

Full Narrative

On June 23, 2001, at 1020 central daylight time, an Ayers Corporation S2R-G1, N3300L, operated by a commercial pilot, sustained substantial damage when it collided with a truck. At the time of the accident, the airplane was backing out of a chemical loading pad at the Mohall Municipal Airport (HBC), Mohall, North Dakota, in preparation for flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The aerial application flight was being conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 137 without a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The driver of the truck reported no injuries. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. In his written statement, the pilot said he was using reverse thrust to back away from a loading area onto the ramp to taxi out for take off. The pilot said that a delivery truck pulled in behind him and stopped with his back to him. The airplane's right elevator struck the back of the truck. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the airplane at HBC. The empennage was bent forward and twisted. The right elevator was broken. Aft fuselage tubes at the empennage were bent upward. One tube was severed. The fuselage skin on the "turtleback" was wrinkled. Flight control continuity was confirmed. An examination of the engine and other airplane systems revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 MDT
Nearest AirportMohall Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length3121 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAyres S2R-G1
Tail NumberN3300L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-1-151A · Turboprop · 665
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 14 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingOvercast 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time14:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data