N3105E

Substantial
None

Ayres S2R-T34S/N: T34-177

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
NTSB Number
DFW08CA155
Location
Des Arc, AR
Event ID
20080803X01145
Coordinates
35.000000, -91.083335
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AYRES
Serial Number
T34-177
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1992
Model / ICAO
S2R-T34A660
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
S2R-T34

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JOHNSON AIRSPRAY INC
Address
PO BOX 27
City
ARGYLE
State / Zip Code
MN 56713-0027
Country
United States

Analysis

The 3,630 hour commercial rated pilot was beginning his second aerial application run of the day and had just entered a 45 degree turn when he "heard the engine blow and saw smoke", the airplane then began to "drop like a rock". The low wing turboprop struck the ground first with the propeller, then the right main tire, the right wingtip and the tail. There was substantial damage to both wings, the empennage, and the tail surfaces, but no injuries to the pilot, who was the only occupant. The loss of engine power was undetermined. Weather reported at the time of the accident was 7 miles visibility, with broken clouds at 4,500 feet, westerly winds at 4 knots, with a temperature of 82 degrees and dew point of 70 degrees.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW08CA155