N3105U

Substantial
None

Ayres Corporation S2R-G6S/N: G6-108

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA193
Location
Kilbourne, IL
Event ID
20080821X01281
Coordinates
40.135276, -91.009445
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The inadequate preflight planning and preparation and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the trees and transmission wire.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AYRES CORPORATION
Serial Number
G6-108
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1992
Model / ICAO
S2R-G6A660
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
S2R-G6

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SHERMAN AVIATION INC
Address
1052 NW RIMROCK DR
City
REDMOND
State / Zip Code
OR 97756-7043
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that the agricultural airplane was fueled with 110 gallons of fuel and loaded with 450 gallons of water and chemical mix for a local aerial application flight. The pilot then taxied the airplane to and attempted a takeoff from runway 27 (3,500 feet by 75). The pilot stated that the engine seemed normal during the takeoff roll. About halfway down the runway, the airplane did not "respond" so he began dumping the load but stopped because there was a car traveling along Illinois Route 47, which is west of the runway departure end. The airplane became airborne and impacted a tree and a power line and came to rest in a corn field about 150 yards west of Route 47. The wing spar was damaged. The pilot stated that he should have used a lesser load for takeoff.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA193