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September 9, 2003 · Ayres S2R-G6 · N3299X

Cash, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cash, AR
Aircraft
Ayres S2R-G6
Tail Number
N3299X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA311

The airplane collided with a ditch during an aborted takeoff on a 2,300 foot long private grass airstrip. The pilot stated that during takeoff roll the airplane never reached the proper rotation airspeed. The pilot reported that he waited too long to abort the takeoff, and realized that the airplane was not going to rotate before it came into contact with a ditch at the end of the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot. The ditch was a factor to the accident.

Full Narrative

On September 9, 2003, about 1300 central daylight time, an Ayres S2R-G6, N3299X, operated by Forest Flying Service Inc. collided with a ditch during takeoff to the south on a 2,300 foot long private grass airstrip in Cash, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that during takeoff roll the airplane never reached the proper rotation airspeed. The pilot reported that he waited too long to abort the takeoff, and realized that the airplane was not going to rotate before it reached the end of the runway. The pilot stated that all instruments were showing full power during the takeoff roll. The airplane made contact with a ditch at the south end of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2300 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAyres S2R-G6
Tail NumberN3299X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPC 331 · Turboprop · 750
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 7 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 14000 ft
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data