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N5543X – AYRES S2R – 1989-05-28 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

AYRES S2R S/N: 1743R

Summary

On May 28, 1989, a Ayres S2R (N5543X) was involved in an accident near Lambert, MS. 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: FAILURE OF THE ENGINE IMPELLER. THE DITCH IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA166. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5543X.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 28, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA166
Location
LAMBERT, MS
Event ID
20001213X28389
Coordinates
34.200836, -90.279876
Nearest Airport
South Air Flying Service Airport (US-6399)
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE ENGINE IMPELLER. THE DITCH IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5543X
Make
AYRES
Serial Number
1743R
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
S2R A660
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
S2R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CROOM AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 815
City
PORT SAINT JOE
State / Zip Code
FL 32457-0815
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# MIA89LA166

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