Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 accident near Parkin, AR
On July 23, 2022, an Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Parkin, AR. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- July 23, 2022
- Place
- Parkin, AR
- Aircraft
- Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 35.203°N, 90.559°W
- NTSB ID
- 20220725105562
Official records · CEN22LA335
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHTOn July 23, 2022, at 0912 central daylight time, an Ayres Corporation S2R-T34, N4046S, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Parkin, Arkansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. The operator reported that the pilot arrived at work about 0600 and began flying about 0630-0645 and flew multiple flights before the accident. ADS-B data showed that the airplane made multiple passes over the field north of the tower, which was located in the field. During the final pass over the field, the airplane turned north toward the western guy wires. The airplane struck the guy wires and impacted the terrain north of the tower. The operator’s representative stated they talked “a lot” about the field’s obstructions and referenced a map during the discussion. The discussion specifically included the location of the tower and its guy wires located in the intended field to be sprayed with fungicide. They talked about the guy wires at length. The operator’s representative stated that the pilot had previously flown over the field more than once. The operator did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1. WRECKAGE AND IMPACT INFORMATIONThe airplane main wreckage was located about 200 ft north of the tower. Three of the tower’s four guy wires exhibited shear separation and were pulled in the direction and resting near the main wreckage. The right wing displayed features consistent with the guy wir
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tower guy wires while maneuvering.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
