N5543X

Destroyed
Serious

AYRES S2R S/N: 1743R

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 28, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA166
Location
LAMBERT, MS
Event ID
20001213X28389
Coordinates
34.200836, -90.279876
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
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