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June 20, 2007 · Ayres S2R-T15 · N113CA

Stuttgart, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Stuttgart, AR
Aircraft
Ayres S2R-T15
Tail Number
N113CA
Operator
Custom Air
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07LA174

The airplane impacted an agricultural field during an aerial application flight. Examination of the accident site revealed both fuel tanks were broken open and did not contain any residual fuel. There was no "heavy" fuel smell. The propeller blades were deformed rearwards consistent with no power. The flaps were extended. The main landing gear impacted a ditch and were still attached to the airplane. The left wing impacted an embankment.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an aerial application flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. An additional cause was the low altitude of an aerial application operation.

Full Narrative

On June 20, 2007, at 1352 central daylight time, an Ayres Corporation S2R-T15, N113CA, operated by Custom Air Inc., as an aerial application airplane, impacted a bean field while maneuvering near Stuttgart, Arkansas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application fight was not operating on a flight plan. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The local flight departed from Roe, Arkansas, about 1348. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, there were no reports from any witnesses to the accident. Additionally, both fuel tanks were broken open and did not contain fuel. There was no "heavy" fuel smell. The propeller blades were deformed rearwards consistent with no power. The main landing gear impacted a ditch and were still attached to the airplane. The left wing impacted an embankment.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:52 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAyres S2R-T15
Tail NumberN113CA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCustom Air
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-34A6 · Turboprop · 780
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data