AYRES CORPORATION S2R-R1340
Roe, AR — May 21, 2010
Event Information
| Date | May 21, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA265 |
| Event ID | 20100525X03420 |
| Location | Roe, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.54111, -91.34139 |
| Airport | Private strip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AYRES CORPORATION |
| Model | S2R-R1340 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, resulting in a runway overrun.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot loaded 2,800 pounds of applicant on the airplane and then departed downwind from the private grass strip on an aerial application flight. The pilot reported that the wind was approximately 10 knots of tailwind and the temperature was 89 degrees Fahrenheit. The pilot was unable to get the airplane airborne before departing the end of the runway. The airplane collided with a rice levee, bounced into the air, stalled, before impacting the ground. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. No preimpact anomalies were detected in the airframe or the engine.
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.