AYRES CORPORATION S2R-G6
Forest City, IA — July 28, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 28, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA545 |
| Event ID | 20110804X61602 |
| Location | Forest City, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.23472, -93.62389 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AYRES CORPORATION |
| Model | S2R-G6 |
| 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 inadequate visual lookout during an aerial application run, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a windmill.
Full Narrative
The agricultural pilot had completed a spray run and pulled up to clear trees at the end of the field. The pilot reported that several trees and windmills were located at the southern end of the field and as the airplane made a climbing left turn, the right wing struck a windmill blade. The collision tore the spray boom from the airplane, which then impacted the airplane’s right side stabilizer and fuselage, causing substantial damage. The pilot was able to perform a successful precautionary landing on a nearby gravel road.
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.