AYRES CORPORATION S2R-G10
Minden, NE — June 28, 2012
Event Information
| Date | June 28, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA403 |
| Event ID | 20120628X51812 |
| Location | Minden, NE |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.51472, -98.94556 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AYRES CORPORATION |
| Model | S2R-G10 |
| 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 failure to maintain clearance from the wake turbulence from a previous pass.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during his aerial application flight he had made his first pass over a field where the wind was light and variable. He turned around and flew a pass over a tree line and descended "maybe a little low" where he flew the airplane through the wake turbulence from his previous pass. According to the pilot, the turbulence disrupted the "round out" to the field and the airplane's wheels and left wing contacted the corn. The airplane turned sideways, slid backwards, and it's empennage sustained substantial damage when it deformed. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the flight.
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.