N4979XAYRES S2R 1992-07-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AYRES S2R S/N: 5024R

Summary

On July 08, 1992, a Ayres S2R (N4979X) was involved in an incident near Grady, AR. 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 LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE SEPARATION OF THE NUMBER ONE ENGINE CYLINDER. A FACTOR WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW92DPG07. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4979X.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 8, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92DPG07
Location
GRADY, AR
Event ID
20001211X15141
Coordinates
34.069553, -91.689155
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE SEPARATION OF THE NUMBER ONE ENGINE CYLINDER. A FACTOR WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AYRES
Serial Number
5024R
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
S2R A660
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DIRTY BIRD INC
Address
PO BOX 385
Status
Deregistered
City
GRADY
State / Zip Code
AR 71644
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW92DPG07