AYRES CORPORATION S2R-600
Kahlotus, WA — November 2, 2011
Event Information
| Date | November 2, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA026 |
| Event ID | 20111102X13005 |
| Location | Kahlotus, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.62833, -118.59278 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | AYRES CORPORATION |
| Model | S2R-600 |
| 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 the ground due to his distraction with programming a global positioning system receiver.
Full Narrative
The purpose of the flight was agricultural aerial application. The pilot pulled off a field to proceed to the next field 3 miles away. He diverted his attention to reprogram the cockpit GPS (Global Positioning System), and failed to retrim the airplane with nose up trim. While the pilot was reprograming the GPS the airplane entered a shallow descent and impacted the top of a small hill.
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.