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June 12, 2020 · Ayres S2R T34 · N40226
Lenore, ID
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lenore, ID
Aircraft
Ayres S2R T34 (1981)
Tail Number
N40226
Operator
Cj Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
WPR20CA179
The pilot reported that prior to conducting an aerial application on a field, he circled the field twice to look for obstacles. As he completed his first aerial application pass, he observed power lines that he did not previously see. Being too close to climb above them, the pilot chose to fly underneath the power lines. The airplane subsequently struck a guy wire and impacted terrain. The fuselage and wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that prior to conducting an aerial application on a field, he circled the field twice to look for obstacles. As he completed his first aerial application pass, he observed power lines that he did not previously see. Being too close to climb above them, the pilot chose to fly underneath the power lines. The airplane subsequently struck a guy wire and impacted terrain. The fuselage and wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAyres S2R T34
Tail NumberN40226
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCj Air
Operating RulePart 137
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6-34AG · Turboprop · 750
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC