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March 31, 2021 · Ayres S2R-G6 · N3299X
Vienna, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Vienna, GA
Aircraft
Ayres S2R-G6 (1996)
Tail Number
N3299X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA21LA167
The pilot reported that he was taking off from his private airstrip with a left quartering tailwind for an aerial application flight. Due to payload and wind conditions, flying airspeed was not attained prior to his anticipated liftoff point. The nose of the airplane began to veer to the left, and he attempted to correct the drift. He passed his decision point and attempted to avoid a ditch in his path. The airplane impacted the northern bank of the ditch, shearing off the landing gear and damaging the propeller and spray system. After the airplane came to rest, the pilot egressed and a postaccident fire destroyed the wreckage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper decision to attempt a takeoff with a quartering tailwind and his failure to reject the takeoff in a timely manner, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was taking off from his private airstrip with a left quartering tailwind for an aerial application flight. Due to payload and wind conditions, flying airspeed was not attained prior to his anticipated liftoff point. The nose of the airplane began to veer to the left, and he attempted to correct the drift. He passed his decision point and attempted to avoid a ditch in his path. The airplane impacted the northern bank of the ditch, shearing off the landing gear and damaging the propeller and spray system. After the airplane came to rest, the pilot egressed and a postaccident fire destroyed the wreckage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0.5nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAyres S2R-G6
Tail NumberN3299X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TPE331-6 · Turboprop · 715
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC