Pilot Debrief

AYRES CORPORATION S2R-R1340 near Estelline, SD — 2011-04-25

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Date
2011-04-25
Location
Estelline, SD, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
AYRES CORPORATION S2R-R1340
Registration
N3104S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane veered to the left as the tailwheel lifted off the runway during takeoff. 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.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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