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November 2, 2011 · Ayres S2R-600 · N1206S
Kahlotus, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Kahlotus, WA
Aircraft
Ayres S2R-600
Tail Number
N1206S
Operator
Faunce Aviation
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA026
The pilot was conducting an aerial application flight; he had just completed an application and was proceeding to another nearby field. He diverted his attention to reprogram the cockpit global positioning system (GPS) receiver and failed to retrim the airplane with nose-up trim. While the pilot was reprogramming the GPS receiver, the airplane entered a shallow descent and impacted the top of a small hill.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the ground due to his distraction with programming a global positioning system receiver.
Full Narrative
The purpose of the flight was agricultural aerial application. The pilot pulled off a field to proceed to the next field 3 miles away. He diverted his attention to reprogram the cockpit GPS (Global Positioning System), and failed to retrim the airplane with nose up trim. While the pilot was reprograming the GPS the airplane entered a shallow descent and impacted the top of a small hill.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAyres S2R-600
Tail NumberN1206S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFaunce Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · Type 331-252M · Turboprop · 840
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO