Summary
On August 04, 1993, a Ayres S2R-T15 (N1950J) was involved in an incident near Louise, MS. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMANDS DECISION TO TAKEOFF FROM A ROAD WITH A LEFT QUARTERING TAILWIND WHICH RESULTED IN HIS LOOSING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDING WITH A UTILITY POLE.
On August 4, 1993, at 1430 central daylight time, an Ayres S2R-T15, N1950J, registered to Larry Pruden, collided with a utility pole during takeoff from a road while on a 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the commercial rated pilot was not injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.
The pilot stated that he was departing from a road in the area where he was spraying. The winds were from the left rear at 10 to 15 knots, gusting. During the takeoff he lost directional control and the aircraft veered to the left were the left wing contacted a utility pole.
This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA93LA169. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1950J.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT IN COMMANDS DECISION TO TAKEOFF FROM A ROAD WITH A LEFT QUARTERING TAILWIND WHICH RESULTED IN HIS LOOSING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDING WITH A UTILITY POLE.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On August 4, 1993, at 1430 central daylight time, an Ayres S2R-T15, N1950J, registered to Larry Pruden, collided with a utility pole during takeoff from a road while on a 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the commercial rated pilot was not injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.
The pilot stated that he was departing from a road in the area where he was spraying. The winds were from the left rear at 10 to 15 knots, gusting. During the takeoff he lost directional control and the aircraft veered to the left were the left wing contacted a utility pole.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA93LA169