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May 25, 2008 · Ayres S-2R · N4002R
Mcdonald, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mcdonald, KS
Aircraft
Ayres S-2R
Tail Number
N4002R
Operator
Frontier Ag
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA156
The pilot stated that he had attempted and aborted a takeoff from another runway. On the second takeoff attempt on a soft runway surface, the pilot stated that he decided to abort due to insufficient airspeed when the left brake faded out and the airplane gradually turned to the right and the wheels sank into soft mud and into a ditch. Substantial damage was sustained to the left wing spar which was bent approximately 20 degrees up. The main landing gear was also damaged. The pilot reported his takeoff weight at just 55 pounds less than the maximum allowable gross weight of 6,000 pounds and said one of the reasons for the accident was that he should have loaded a lighter load.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot stated on the Pilot Operator Report (NTSB 6120.1) that he had attempted and aborted a takeoff from another runway. On the second takeoff attempt the pilot stated that he decided to abort due to insufficient airspeed when the left brake faded out and the airplane gradually turned to the right and the wheels sank into soft mud and into a ditch. Substantial damage was sustained to the left wing spar which was bent approximately 20 degrees up. The main landing gear was also damaged. There was no post-crash fire and the pilot reported no injuries. The pilot reported his takeoff weight at just 55 pounds less that the maximum allowable gross weight of 6,000 pounds and said one of the reasons for the accident was that he should have loaded a lighter load.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 MDT
Nearest AirportBell Family Farm-Not Certified (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAyres S-2R
Tail NumberN4002R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFrontier Ag
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO