Pilot Debrief

Ayres Corporation S2R-G6 near Kilbourne, IL — 2008-07-15

Final reportCHI08CA193
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Date
2008-07-15
Location
Kilbourne, IL, USA
Aircraft
Ayres Corporation S2R-G6
Registration
N3105U
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The inadequate preflight planning and preparation and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the trees and transmission wire.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that the agricultural airplane was fueled with 110 gallons of fuel and loaded with 450 gallons of water and chemical mix for a local aerial application flight. The pilot then taxied the airplane to and attempted a takeoff from runway 27 (3,500 feet by 75). The pilot stated that the engine seemed normal during the takeoff roll. About halfway down the runway, the airplane did not "respond" so he began dumping the load but stopped because there was a car traveling along Illinois Route 47, which is west of the runway departure end. The airplane became airborne and impacted a tree and a power line and came to rest in a corn field about 150 yards west of Route 47. The wing spar was damaged. The pilot stated that he should have used a lesser load for takeoff.

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