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April 18, 2018 · Ayres S2R T15 · N40170
Weipee, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Weipee, ID
Aircraft
Ayres S2R T15 (1979)
Tail Number
N40170
Operator
Moro Aircraft Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA245
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aviation safety inspector, the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane initiated a takeoff roll to perform an agricultural application flight. During the takeoff roll on the gravel airstrip, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and collided with a drainage culvert. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing spar. The FAA inspector did not travel to the accident site.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Aviation Safety Inspector, the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane initiated a takeoff roll to perform an agricultural application flight. During the takeoff roll on the gravel airstrip, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and collided with a drainage culvert. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing spar. Despite multiple attempts to contact the pilot by telephone and email, the pilot failed to contact the National Transportation Safety Board Investigator-in-charge. The FAA Inspector did not travel to the accident site.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 MDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAyres S2R T15
Tail NumberN40170
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMoro Aircraft Leasing
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-60A · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 4 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 32 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time21:52
Weather SourceWFAC