N393KWAYRES CORPORATION S2R-T342025-08-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AYRES CORPORATION S2R-T34S/N: T34-267

Summary

On August 26, 2025, a Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N393KW) was involved in an incident near Beaman, IA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during landing which resulted in a landing short of the runway.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA406. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N393KW.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA406
Location
Beaman, IA
Event ID
20251020201890
Coordinates
42.256974, -92.835390
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 a proper glidepath during landing which resulted in a landing short of the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AYRES CORPORATION
Serial Number
T34-267
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
S2R-T34A660
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
S2R-T34

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HOPPE AIR LLC
Address
19489 310TH ST
City
BEAMAN
State / Zip Code
IA 50609-8559
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN25LA406