Pilot Debrief

AYRES CORPORATION S2R-T34 near Robbins, CA — 2009-05-23

Final reportWPR09CA267
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Date
2009-05-23
Location
Robbins, CA, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
AYRES CORPORATION S2R-T34
Registration
N3094L
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough runway surface.

NTSB narrative

During the takeoff roll, the agricultural category airplane encountered a rough patch on the runway surface of the agricultural airstrip. The pilot then lost control of the airplane, which ground looped, departed the runway, and came to rest in an adjacent canal. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar during the accident sequence. There was no report of a mechanical failure or malfunction.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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