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August 3, 2011 · Ayres S2R-600 · N4021S

Hazelton, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hazelton, ID
Aircraft
Ayres S2R-600
Tail Number
N4021S
Operator
Crop Jet Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11LA366

The pilot was departing on an agricultural application flight, and, during takeoff, the engine lost partial power. The pilot released the load of fertilizer and attempted to land on a road. However, the airplane was unable to sustain flight, and the pilot landed the airplane in a field. The airplane collided with concrete obstacles during the landing roll. Postaccident wreckage examination and component testing did not reveal a mechanical reason for the partial power loss. The reported weather conditions were not conducive to serious carburetor icing at cruise power; the engine was operating at a high power setting for takeoff, indicating that carburetor ice was likely not the reason for the partial loss of engine power.

NTSB Probable Cause

Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined - C

Full Narrative

On August 3, 2011, at 1000 mountain daylight time, an Ayres Corporation S2R-600, N4021S, lost partial engine power shortly after takeoff and the pilot force-landed the airplane in a field approximately 4 miles southeast of Hazelton Municipal Airport, Hazelton, Idaho. Crop Jet Aviation was operating the airplane under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137. The commercial pilot was not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, the engine lost partial power. During the loss of power, the manifold pressure remained steady. He released the load of fertilizer and maneuvered over power lines to land on a road. The airplane was unable to sustain flight and the pilot landed the airplane in a field. The airplane impacted concrete obstacles, separating the landing gear from the fuselage, before coming to rest. Following the accident, the engine and propeller were examined by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector. The carburetor had been replaced 7 hours prior to the accident. About 160 hours prior to the carburetor replacement, half of the spark plugs had been replaced. Instead of the required Unison UREM40E, Unison UREM38E plugs were installed. The spark plugs appeared sooty. Continuity from the controls to the engine and propeller were intact. The magnetos were tested and operated normally. The engine was manually rotated with no problems identified. The carburetor was removed for further examination. Personnel at Gustin Aviation also examined the wreckage. The airframe fuel boost pump operated normally. Additionally, no evidence of fuel blockage throughout the system was present. The spark plugs were tested and found to be operational. The carburetor was examined at Precision Engines, Everett, Washington. Verification of the engine and carburetor combination was confirmed. Testing and disassembly of the carburetor revealed no operational anomalies. The carburetor icing probability chart from DOT/FAA/CT-82/44 Publication: Light Aircraft Piston Engine Carburetor Ice Detector/Warning Device Sensitivity/ Effectiveness, June 1982 showed a probability of serious icing at glide power at the temperature and dew point reported at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 MDT
Nearest AirportHazelton Municipal Airport (4nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAyres S2R-600
Tail NumberN4021S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCrop Jet Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · R1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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