N3104S

Substantial
None

AYRES CORPORATION S2R-R1340S/N: R1340-025

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 25, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA301
Location
Estelline, SD
Event ID
20110420X00111
Coordinates
44.587223, -96.886665
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3104S
Make
AYRES CORPORATION
Serial Number
R1340-025
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
S2R-R1340A660
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WAYSON AIR LLC
Address
5233 22ND AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
MOUNT AUBURN
State / Zip Code
IA 52313-9619
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported the airplane veered to the left as the tailwheel lifted off the runway during takeoff for the aerial application flight. He applied right rudder, but the airplane continued to the left. He then applied full right rudder and right brake, at which time, the airplane veered to the right. The airplane continued off the right side of the runway where it crossed a road and traveled through a barbed wire fence prior to coming to rest. The airplane fuselage received substantial damage. The pilot reported there was no malfunction or failure 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# CEN11CA301