N5548XAYRES S2R 1989-05-23 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

AYRES S2R S/N: 2425R

Summary

On May 23, 1989, a Ayres S2R (N5548X) was involved in an accident near Atlantic Ocean, AO. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT FROM VMC TO IMC, WITH ICING CONDITIONS, FROM WHICH RECOVERY WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA202. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5548X.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 23, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA202
Location
ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO
Event ID
20001213X28358
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT FROM VMC TO IMC, WITH ICING CONDITIONS, FROM WHICH RECOVERY WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AYRES
Serial Number
2425R
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
S2R A660
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# LAX89LA202