N3090C

Substantial
Minor

Ayres S2RS/N: T34-075DC

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 11, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA20CA020
Location
Willacoochee, GA
Event ID
20191011X13518
Coordinates
31.398889, -83.001388
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3090C
Make
AYRES
Serial Number
T34-075DC
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1983
Model / ICAO
S2RA660
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SOUTHER CROP SPRAYING INC
Address
640 INDIAN CREEK XING
Status
Deregistered
City
DOUGLAS
State / Zip Code
GA 31535-4700
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during an aerial application flight, as he circled the field to realign the airplane with the cotton field, the airplane struck power lines. Subsequently, the airplane impacted a wooded area next to the cotton field.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing.

The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA20CA020