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March 12, 2011 · Ayres S2R-T34 · N92KM
Swan Lake, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Swan Lake, AR
Aircraft
Ayres S2R-T34
Tail Number
N92KM
Operator
Swan Lake Flying Service
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA224
According to the pilot, he was approaching the airport to land when he encountered a gust of wind. The airplane collided with power lines and subsequently impacted the ground below, coming to rest inverted. The empennage was twisted and partially separated, and both wings were crushed. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Wire-Effect on operation - C
Full Narrative
According to the written statement submitted by the pilot, he was approaching the airport to land when he encountered a gust of wind. The airplane subsequently impacted power lines and subsequently impacted the ground below, inverted. The empennage was twisted and partially separated, and both wings were crushed. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CST
Nearest AirportSWANLAKE (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAyres S2R-T34
Tail NumberN92KM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSwan Lake Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A SER · Turboprop · 750
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 32 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC