N3087DAyres S2R 1991-07-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

Ayres S2R S/N: R182Q

Summary

On July 27, 1991, a Ayres S2R (N3087D) was involved in an accident near Visalia, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE MASTER ROD TO THE NUMBER ONE CYLINDER RESULTING FROM A LACK OF OIL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA331. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3087D.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 27, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA331
Location
VISALIA, CA
Event ID
20001212X17617
Coordinates
36.399036, -119.380302
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE MASTER ROD TO THE NUMBER ONE CYLINDER RESULTING FROM A LACK OF OIL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AYRES
Serial Number
R182Q
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
S2R A660
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GILBERT AVIATION INDUSTRIES INC
Address
35900 ROAD 112
Status
Deregistered
City
VISALIA
State / Zip Code
CA 93291
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# LAX91LA331