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July 6, 2007 · Ayres S2R-G10 · N2254S

Colorado City, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Colorado City, TX
Aircraft
Ayres S2R-G10
Tail Number
N2254S
Operator
Don Chiles
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW07CA150

The engine of the turbine powered agricultural airplane lost power about 30 minutes into the aerial application flight. The 14,000-hour commercial pilot reported that while maneuvering, at approximately 10 feet above ground level (AGL), the engine lost power and he was unable to maintain flight. The pilot elected to execute a forced landing on nearby terraced cotton field. After touchdown, the single-engine airplane slid for approximately 150 to 200 feet before it came to rest in the upright position. There was no post impact fire. The wings, fuselage, and tail sustained structural damage. The propeller was also damaged. The FAA inspector, who responded to the site, found evidence of an engine oil leak along the left side and lower fuselage; however, he was unable to determine where the source of the engine oil leak. The examination of the engine oil reservoir revealed that the reservoir and the dipstick were dry. The airplane was reported to have about 100-gallons of fuel on board at the time of the mishap. A review of the airplane's logbooks indicate that the last annual inspection and 100-hour inspection was performed on March 10, 2007. The total time on the airframe at that time was determined to be 5,175.8 hours.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power due to an oil leak. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

The engine of the turbine powered agricultural airplane lost power about 30 minutes into the aerial application flight. The 14,000-hour commercial pilot reported that while maneuvering, at approximately 10 feet above ground level (AGL), the engine lost power and he was unable to maintain flight. The pilot elected to execute a forced landing on nearby terraced cotton field. After touchdown, the single-engine airplane slid for approximately 150 to 200 feet before it came to rest in the upright position. There was no post impact fire. The wings, fuselage, and tail sustained structural damage. The propeller was also damaged. The FAA inspector, who responded to the site, found evidence of an engine oil leak along the left side and lower fuselage; however, he was unable to determine where the source of the engine oil leak. The examination of the engine oil reservoir revealed that the reservoir and the dipstick were dry. The airplane was reported to have about 100-gallons of fuel on board at the time of the mishap. A review of the airplane's logbooks indicate that the last annual inspection and 100-hour inspection was performed on March 10, 2007. The total time on the airframe at that time was determined to be 5,175.8 hours.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAyres S2R-G10
Tail NumberN2254S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDon Chiles
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE 331-10 · Turboprop · 940
Seats1

People & Injuries

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

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time22:06
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data