AYRES CORPORATION S2R-R1340
Estelline, SD — April 25, 2011
Event Information
| Date | April 25, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA301 |
| Event ID | 20110420X00111 |
| Location | Estelline, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.58722, -96.88667 |
| Airport | Pvt Airstrip |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported the airplane veered to the left as the tailwheel lifted off the runway during takeoff for the aerial application flight. He applied right rudder, but the airplane continued to the left. He then applied full right rudder and right brake, at which time, the airplane veered to the right. The airplane continued off the right side of the runway where it crossed a road and traveled through a barbed wire fence prior to coming to rest. The airplane fuselage received substantial damage. The pilot reported there was no malfunction or failure 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.