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May 27, 2008 · Ayres S2R-T34 · N3105E
Des Arc, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Des Arc, AR
Aircraft
Ayres S2R-T34
Tail Number
N3105E
Operator
Bell Ag Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA155
The pilot was beginning his second aerial application run of the day and reported that he had just entered a 45 degree turn when he "heard the engine blow and saw smoke", the airplane then began to "drop like a rock". The wing struck the ground first followed by the propeller, the right main tire, right wingtip and the tail. There was substantial damage to both wings, the empennage, and the tail surfaces. The loss of engine power was undetermined.
NTSB Probable Cause
Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined - C
Full Narrative
The 3,630 hour commercial rated pilot was beginning his second aerial application run of the day and had just entered a 45 degree turn when he "heard the engine blow and saw smoke", the airplane then began to "drop like a rock". The low wing turboprop struck the ground first with the propeller, then the right main tire, the right wingtip and the tail. There was substantial damage to both wings, the empennage, and the tail surfaces, but no injuries to the pilot, who was the only occupant. The loss of engine power was undetermined. Weather reported at the time of the accident was 7 miles visibility, with broken clouds at 4,500 feet, westerly winds at 4 knots, with a temperature of 82 degrees and dew point of 70 degrees.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAyres S2R-T34
Tail NumberN3105E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBell Ag Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A SERIES · Turboprop · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC