N3092SAYRES S2R-T34 1989-05-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AYRES S2R-T34 S/N: T34-100DC

Summary

On May 30, 1989, a Ayres S2R-T34 (N3092S) was involved in an incident near Snow Lake, 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 SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN TO TAKEOFF FROM BY THE PILOT AND THE INADEQUATE RUNWAY MAINTENANCE BY AIRPORT PERSONNEL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIDDEN HOLE WHICH THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED RESULTING IN THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO CONTROL THE AIRPLANE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA121. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3092S.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 30, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA121
Location
SNOW LAKE, AR
Event ID
20001213X28413
Coordinates
34.049858, -91.050247
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN TO TAKEOFF FROM BY THE PILOT AND THE INADEQUATE RUNWAY MAINTENANCE BY AIRPORT PERSONNEL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIDDEN HOLE WHICH THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED RESULTING IN THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO CONTROL THE AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AYRES
Serial Number
T34-100DC
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
S2R-T34 A660
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MKC89LA121