N4977X

Substantial
Serious

Ayres S-2R S/N: 5022R

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 14, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89DUJ10
Location
YUMA, AZ
Event ID
20001213X29389
Coordinates
32.679862, -114.659347
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER LANDING ON A DRY GRAVEL RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4977X
Make
AYRES
Serial Number
5022R
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
S-2R A660
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
5954 BRADSHAW RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SACRAMENTO
State / Zip Code
CA 95829-9345
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# LAX89DUJ10