N6134T

Substantial
Serious

AYRES CORPORATION S2R-G1S/N: G1-103

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 21, 2009
NTSB Number
ERA09CA298
Location
Bald Eagle, PA
Event ID
20090522X75339
Coordinates
41.178054, -77.554168
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N6134T
Make
AYRES CORPORATION
Serial Number
G1-103
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1996
Model / ICAO
S2R-G1A660
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FARM & RANCH AERIAL SERVICE INC
Address
947 COUNTY ROAD 117
Status
Deregistered
City
WHARTON
State / Zip Code
TX 77488-8500
Country
United States

Analysis

While preparing for an agricultural aerial application, the pilot flew over the intended application area twice while setting the global positioning system (GPS). After descending to the correct spray altitude, “approximately 50 feet above trees,” the pilot began the application process, and was monitoring the GPS, when the airplane's right wing struck a power line. The airplane subsequently impacted trees and came to rest in a heavily wooded area. An examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the wings, tail, and fuselage were substantially damaged. The winds reported at an airport 30 miles to the east of the accident location were calm. The pilot did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA09CA298