# FAA incident reports: Ayres S-2R A list on [Ayres S-2R](https://openairdocs.org/model/ayres-s-2r.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 74 reports - [Incident 20240615007419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240615007419I.md): Ayres S-2R · Presque Isle, ME · Jun 15, 2024 · N5557X · Minor damage > 06/15/2024 @ 1009Z - Presque Isle, ME, aircraft [privacy data omitted], Ayres Corporation, S2R, experienced engine failure and made an emergency landing in a field approximately 2.5 miles se pqi airport. - [Accident 20211103018019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211103018019A.md): Ayres S-2R · Shafter, CA · Nov 3, 2021 · N8960Q · Destroyed · 1 fatal > At approximately 1930 UTC on November 3, 2021, [privacy data omitted] departed kmit for L88 in N890Q. Soon after takeoff N890Q impacted the terrain in a right wing low, nose down, unusual attitude. The main wreckage was partially consumed by post impact fire.… - [Accident 20190517004769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190517004769A.md): Ayres S-2R · Stuttgart, AR · May 17, 2019 · N5675X · Substantial damage > On 17MAY2019 an 1977 ayers S-2R registered to farmers aerial seeders was spreading solid fertilizer in slovak Arkansas. Maneuvering out of the 2nd pass and turning the airman stated there was a wind gust causing the aircraft to stall losing lift. While still… - [Accident 20160825014329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160825014329A.md): Ayres S-2R · Ashburn, GA · Aug 25, 2016 · N3003N · Substantial damage > Pilot of aircraft was spraying fields in Ashburn Georgia that had power lines surrounding the area. The aircraft was traveling west to east and clipped the main power line which took a chunk out of the propeller, arced down the right side of cabin and ripped… - [Incident 20120311004239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120311004239I.md): Ayres S-2R · Kennedyville, MD · Mar 11, 2012 · N5686X · Minor damage > Pilot was exercising his aircraft preparing to begin ag operations (part 137). After a 20 to 30 minute flight, the engine lost power. The pilot was unable to relight the Garrett 331 engine. He made a force landing in a harvested corn field. On roll out the… - [Accident 20100518033959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100518033959A.md): Ayres Corpo S-2R · May 18, 2010 · N29254 · Substantial damage > Was appying agent. In level flight at 45 ft. smoke came from engine followed by a grinding noise. Made a forced landing on road. Touched down at about 60 knots. During roll out clipped couple poles. Awaiting NTSB agent to schedule an engine teardown June 8 or… - [Accident 20100516004939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100516004939A.md): Ayres S-2R · Rushville, NE · May 16, 2010 · N241WD · Destroyed · 1 fatal > At approx 1330 MST the aircraft was observed spraying a field. A witness said the aircraft was headed south then yawed to the southeast, rolled upside down and impacted the ground. The local sheriff department was notified and responders included the sheriff,… - [Incident 20091003049909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091003049909I.md): Ayres Corpo S-2R · Bainbridge, GA · Oct 3, 2009 · N61370 · Minor damage > Pilot michael scott tennant got into the plane, fired the engine up, took off and proceded to perform his job crop dusting, the engine lulled and that is when he realized that he did not check the fuel prior to departure, and tried to land on the dirt road… - [Incident 20090514006719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090514006719I.md): Ayres S2R · Monroe, LA · May 14, 2009 · N223SB · Destroyed > (-23) Aircraft was spraying a crop field on the south end of the mlu airport. The aircraft was on its last spray run going east and when the pilot pulled up, the vertical stabilizer snagged a electric power line. The aircraft rear section of the fuselage… - [Accident 20080525834749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080525834749A.md): Ayres S2R · Mcdonald, KS · May 25, 2008 · N4002R · Substantial damage > (-23) The turf runways in use were soft from recent rains. The pilot tried taking off first from a shorter runway, realized he was not getting enough speed for takeoff, and aborted. The pilot then repositioned to the longer runway and attempted to takeoff. He… - [Accident 20060601011959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060601011959A.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Mountain Home, ID · Jun 1, 2006 · N5047X · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot stated he was landing on a narrow gravel road crowding a ditch and barbwire fence. On landing rollout, the pilot stated he inadvertently pulled the power lever into beta/reverse and lost directional control striking the barbwire fence cause… - [Accident 20050623015949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050623015949A.md): Ayres S2R · Eagle Lake, TX · Jun 23, 2005 · N5671X · Substantial damage > (-23) On 06/23/2005 at approximately 5:00 pm, CST, an Ayres model S2R was substantially damaged during landing at Eagle Lake Airport, (kela), Eagle Lake, Texas. The pilot and witnesses stated that at touchdown the aircraft turned sharply to the left went off… - [Accident 20040531010199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040531010199A.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Beaver, UT · May 31, 2004 · N5686X · Substantial damage > (-23) Power failure during cruise flight. Emergency landing resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. There were no injuries to the pilot. - [Incident 20040512017539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040512017539I.md): Ayres S2R · Imperial, CA · May 12, 2004 · N8914Q · Substantial damage > (-23) During cruise flight, the pilot experienced a loss of engine power and had to make an emergency landing into a field. During landing, the left landing gear dug into the soft dirt and was bent under, damaging the adjacent aircraft structure. There were… - [Accident 20040311003659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040311003659A.md): Ayres S2R · Los Banos, CA · Mar 11, 2004 · N8930Q · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot was taking off from an agricultural airstrip that was facing the sun at sunset and the pilot's forward vision was obstructed from the sunset. Loss of directional control to the left caused the airplane landing gear to go into soft dirt and flip… - [Accident 20030824023419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030824023419A.md): Ayres S2R · Eudora, AK · Aug 24, 2003 · N5671X · Substantial damage > (-23) On August 24, 2003, at 10:00 am CDT, a Ayres S2-R, N5671X, was substantially damaged while executing a forced landing into a field with small pine trees 1/2 mile from the intended landing site. The commercial pilot reported that he was flying back to… - [Incident 20011108031649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011108031649I.md): Ayres S2R · Morgan, UT · Nov 8, 2001 · N5686X · Minor damage > (-23) Engine flamed out at 1000 ft above ground level after departing Morgan airport (2U). Pilot landed on the westbound lane of I-84 at mile marker 95. Minor damage to one of the ailerons. Pilot reported that he had no indication of fuel pressure after the… - [Accident 20010118000829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010118000829A.md): Ayres S2R · Holtville, CA · Jan 18, 2001 · N8927Q · Substantial damage > (-23) This local flight originated from the stoker company agricultural airstrip in imperial, CA., in VMC conditions at 1530 hours. Pilot was spraying in a carrot field, and as he approached the filed from the west he tried to fly under utility wires. The a/c… - [Accident 20010114039389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010114039389A.md): Ayres S2R · Crewe, VA · Jan 14, 2001 · N222GK · Substantial damage > (-23) On 01/14/01, the aircraft departed warrenton, VA, W66 with 70 gallons of fuel indicated on the fuel quantity gauge. The aircraft was being repositioned to Crewe, VA, airport (W81) in preparation for aerial spraying. On the way to W81, the pilot… - [Incident 20000416001849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000416001849I.md): Ayres S2R · Wasco, OR · Apr 16, 2000 · N5633X · Minor damage > (-23) During aerial application, pilot anthony neal, struck wires. The wire cuter on the landing gear sliced the wire and Mr. Neal landed N5633X without incident. Damage was limited to a scratch on the propeller and a broken push rod tube. - [Incident 19990227012549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990227012549I.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Lemoore, CA · Feb 27, 1999 · N5047X · Minor damage > The pilot was completing an agrigultural aerial application swath run. At the end of the run he misjudged the available distance in the vicinity of and under the power line wires at the end of the field, striking a wire with the propeller and sustaining a… - [Accident 19981014029019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981014029019A.md): Ayres S2R · Monroeville, AL · Oct 14, 1998 · N3093B · Destroyed > Acft stalled during aerial application, crashed and was destroyed. (-23)pilot stated: that he took off westend of field heading east. Made climbing turn to north. Leveled off at 200'. At that point pilot reduced power to 98%, set prop torque to 42 and… - [Accident 19980721016759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980721016759A.md): Ayres S2R · Shafter, CA · Jul 21, 1998 · N8960Q · Substantial damage > (.4) The airplane collided with an irrigation standpipe while applying chemicals to a field. The pilot stated that this was the last pass over the cotton field in an easterly direction. The sun had just risen and was reflecting off a clear plastic crop cover… - [Accident 19980605012609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980605012609A.md): Ayres S2R · Watson, AR · Jun 5, 1998 · N4007Y · Substantial damage > Acft engine lost power while pulling up at the end of a spray run, settled into the hedgerow, Watson, AR. (.4)while applying herbicide to a rice field, during the pull up at the end of a spray pass, the agricultural airplane's engine lost power. During the… - [Accident 19960614013979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960614013979A.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Oracle, AZ · Jun 14, 1996 · N4006K · Destroyed > Load failed release banked into rising terrain by error. Added power. Stalled. Failed to use emergency drop. - [Accident 19960606012939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960606012939A.md): Ayres S2R · Aberdeen, ID · Jun 6, 1996 · N5686X · Substantial damage > Pilot passed out returning to airport due g loads in steep turns stress and fatigue. Impacted level upright. - [Accident 19960326046869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960326046869A.md): Ayres S2R · Wyatt, MO · Mar 26, 1996 · N3024V · No damage > (-16) Steve austin piloted N3024V, an Ayres, S2R from his private airport south 7 miles to a remote strip (airport). The remote strip is east west direction. Landing was uneventful, aircraft was loaded with urea, during takeoff after throttle was fully open… - [Accident 19940811032259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940811032259A.md): Ayres S2RR1340REST · Vienna, GA · Aug 11, 1994 · N8914Q · Substantial damage > Engine quit on swath run. On landing hit ditch. NR1 cylinder had fractured. No evidence of over heating. - [Accident 19940804020959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940804020959A.md): Ayres S2RR1340REST · Ruleville, MS · Aug 4, 1994 · N4007P · Destroyed > During spray run wheels tangled in cotton. Nosed over. Aircraft burned. Pilot admitted not watching altitude. - [Incident 19940623025949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940623025949I.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Hazelton, ID · Jun 23, 1994 · N5557X · Minor damage > Ran out of fuel. Flipped over on forced landing. - [Incident 19940528029089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940528029089I.md): Ayres S2RR1340REST · Lake Village, AR · May 28, 1994 · N4005P · Minor damage > During third ag pass engine failed. Landed farm filed. Overhauled less than 10 hrs prior. NR6 cylinder liquid lock. - [Accident 19940216005699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940216005699A.md): Ayres S2R · Winterhaven, CA · Feb 16, 1994 · N4003W · Destroyed > Smoke and power loss on takeoff. Pumped load. Tried for road. Pancaked in field. On fire, unable extinguishe. Burned - [Accident 19920903035209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920903035209A.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Douglas, GA · Sep 3, 1992 · N4007H · Substantial damage > Unable to land at base due to thunderstorm and heavy rain. Landed in open field and struck a ditch. No wx briefing. - [Incident 19920815055819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920815055819I.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Umatilla, OR · Aug 15, 1992 · N5557X > Experienced engine roughness and smoke. Forced landing in wheat field. NR1 cylinder head separated from barrel. - [Incident 19920711034399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920711034399I.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Clewiston, FL · Jul 11, 1992 · N30895 · Minor damage > Unable to develop full power on takeoff from private road. Aborted. NR2 cylinder had malfunctioned. - [Accident 19920514014879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920514014879A.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Hebert, LA · May 14, 1992 · N5637X · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Witness heard prop change pitch. Aircraft stalled. Engine had bogus parts. Prop pitch cam worn. Other problems. - [Accident 19910727030139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910727030139A.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Visalia, CA · Jul 27, 1991 · N3087D · Destroyed > Lost oil NR1 cylinder master rod broke. Crash landed in cotton and burned. Cause oil loss undetermined. - [Incident 19910626032849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910626032849I.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Ft Pierce, FL · Jun 26, 1991 · N8941Q > Engine failure after takeoff. Forced landing on turnpike. Main rod bearing had failed. - [Incident 19910514037709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910514037709I.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Mohawk, TN · May 14, 1991 · N5059X · Minor damage > Engine lost power on takeoff. Landed and ran off end of runway. Nosed over. Fuel pump failed. - [Incident 19881103062389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881103062389I.md): Ayres S2R · Holly Ridge, MS · Nov 3, 1988 · N5058X · Minor damage > Engine lost power during swath run. Forced landing. Skirt on cylinder barrel broke off and fell into engine. - [Incident 19881018057239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881018057239I.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Nas Lemoore, CA · Oct 18, 1988 · N5047X · Minor damage > Engine seized while spraying. Forced landing in field. Right gear collapsed in mud. NR1 cylinder failed. - [Accident 19881012046309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881012046309A.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Traver, CA · Oct 12, 1988 · N3087D · Substantial damage > Out of fuel during spray run. Overshot open field on forced landing. Shoulder harness and canopy injury factors. - [Accident 19880826037319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880826037319A.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Ochlocknee, GA · Aug 26, 1988 · N4006P · Substantial damage > Pilot looked back on climbout and allowed aircraft to descend to ground impact. Blamed poison exposure and fatigue. - [Accident 19880819034599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880819034599A.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Kerman, CA · Aug 19, 1988 · N8930Q · Substantial damage > Made a sucessful emergency landing when a fire erupted in the forward fuselage. Origin was a leaking fuel line. - [Incident 19870802067539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870802067539I.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Courtland, MS · Aug 2, 1987 · N4007Y · Minor damage > During spray turnaround the engine failed. Aircraft nosed over on landing. Cylinder broke around barrel. - [Accident 19860617029449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860617029449A.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Liverpool, TX · Jun 17, 1986 · N8935Q · Substantial damage > Above gross weight. Aircraft stalled during turn after swath run. Impacted ground nose down attitude. - [Accident 19860611023659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860611023659A.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Graceville, FL · Jun 11, 1986 · N5630X · Destroyed > Entered a high speed stall on a swath turnaround. Aircraft cartwheeled four times after a wing struck the ground. - [Accident 19860605021829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860605021829A.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Virginia Beach, VA · Jun 5, 1986 · N7797V · Substantial damage > Engine lost power shortly after takeoff. Airplane was ditched in a canal. Found a cracked cylinder jug. - [Accident 19840807041669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840807041669A.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Rohwer, AR · Aug 7, 1984 · N4002P · Substantial damage > Engine thru a rod thru the crank case during a spray run. High vegetation on the forced landing damaged fuselage. - [Accident 19840528019459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840528019459A.md): Ayres S2RRESTD · Wilmot, AR · May 28, 1984 · N5675X · Substantial damage > Lost power on takeoff. Nosed over on forced landing. No engine defects found. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ayres-s-2r/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0970101', '0970113', '0970114') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ayres-s-2r/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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