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April 25, 2011 · Ayres S2R-R1340 · N3104S
Estelline, SD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 25, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Estelline, SD
Aircraft
Ayres S2R-R1340
Tail Number
N3104S
Operator
Thompson Farm Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA301
The pilot reported that the airplane veered to the left as the tailwheel lifted off the runway during takeoff. He applied right rudder, but the airplane continued to the left. He then applied full right rudder and right brake, at which time, the airplane veered to the right. The airplane continued off the right side of the runway where it crossed a road and traveled through a barbed wire fence prior to coming to rest. The airplane fuselage received substantial damage. The pilot reported there was no malfunction or failure of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported the airplane veered to the left as the tailwheel lifted off the runway during takeoff for the aerial application flight. He applied right rudder, but the airplane continued to the left. He then applied full right rudder and right brake, at which time, the airplane veered to the right. The airplane continued off the right side of the runway where it crossed a road and traveled through a barbed wire fence prior to coming to rest. The airplane fuselage received substantial damage. The pilot reported there was no malfunction or failure of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CDT
Nearest AirportPvt Airstrip (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length2400 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAyres S2R-R1340
Tail NumberN3104S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThompson Farm Air
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1340 SERIES · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 30 C
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC