N4977X

Substantial
Serious

Ayres S-2R S/N: 5022R

Summary

On September 14, 1989, a Ayres S-2R (N4977X) was involved in an accident near Yuma, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER LANDING ON A DRY GRAVEL RUNWAY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89DUJ10. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4977X.

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
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