N3299Z

Substantial
None

AYRES CORPORATION S2R-G10S/N: G10-120

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 28, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA403
Location
Minden, NE
Event ID
20120628X51812
Coordinates
40.514720, -98.945556
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 clearance from the wake turbulence from a previous pass.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3299Z
Make
AYRES CORPORATION
Serial Number
G10-120
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1996
Model / ICAO
S2R-G10A660
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AG AIR TURBINES INC
Address
PO BOX 155
Status
Deregistered
City
MIDVALE
State / Zip Code
ID 83645-0155
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during his aerial application flight he had made his first pass over a field where the wind was light and variable. He turned around and flew a pass over a tree line and descended "maybe a little low" where he flew the airplane through the wake turbulence from his previous pass. According to the pilot, the turbulence disrupted the "round out" to the field and the airplane's wheels and left wing contacted the corn. The airplane turned sideways, slid backwards, and it's empennage sustained substantial damage when it deformed. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the flight.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA403