AYRES CORPORATION S2R-G1
Bald Eagle, PA — May 21, 2009
Event Information
| Date | May 21, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA09CA298 |
| Event ID | 20090522X75339 |
| Location | Bald Eagle, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.17805, -77.55417 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | AYRES CORPORATION |
| Model | S2R-G1 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line.
Full Narrative
While preparing for an agricultural aerial application, the pilot flew over the intended application area twice while setting the global positioning system (GPS). After descending to the correct spray altitude, “approximately 50 feet above trees,” the pilot began the application process, and was monitoring the GPS, when the airplane's right wing struck a power line. The airplane subsequently impacted trees and came to rest in a heavily wooded area. An examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the wings, tail, and fuselage were substantially damaged. The winds reported at an airport 30 miles to the east of the accident location were calm. The pilot did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.