# Ayres S2R-600 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0970102 - Manufacturer (registry): AYRES CORPORATION - Model: S2R-600 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 13 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ayres-s2r-600 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (13) - [N1206S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1206S): [Gustin Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUSTIN%20AVIATION%20INC), [Lewiston, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Lewiston), built 1978, S/N 2470R - [N131CE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131CE): [Donalds Air Park Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DONALDS%20AIR%20PARK%20INC), [Pantego, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Pantego), built 1984, S/N 2577R - [N4001T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4001T): [Larson Ag Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARSON%20AG%20INC), [Stephen, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Stephen), built 1978, S/N 2467R - [N4001X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4001X): [North Applicair Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20APPLICAIR%20CORP), [Farmington, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Farmington), built 1978, S/N 2469R, Non-citizen corporation, flight hours not reported - [N4004K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4004K): [Heritage Ag LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERITAGE%20AG%20LLC), [Lakeview, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Lakeview), built 1978, S/N 2488R - [N40103](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40103): [Doug Jackson Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOUG%20JACKSON%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Benson, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Benson), built 1981, S/N 2566R - [N4010H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4010H): [Crop Doctor Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROP%20DOCTOR%20AVIATION%20INC), [Hill City, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Hill%20City), S/N 2527R - [N4011X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4011X): [Slater Spraying Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLATER%20SPRAYING%20SERVICE), [Roseau, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Roseau), built 1979, S/N 2537R - [N4013S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4013S): [Houston Crop Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOUSTON%20CROP%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Perry, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Perry), built 1979, S/N 2552R - [N4013Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4013Y): [Barlow Kirk A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARLOW%20KIRK%20A), [Eads, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Eads), built 1979, S/N 2553R - [N70AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70AF): [N70af LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N70AF%20LLC), [Ord, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Ord), built 1979, S/N 2547R - [N8858Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8858Q): [Croom Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROOM%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Port Saint Joe, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Joe), S/N 2436R - [N8906Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8906Q): [Randy Goering Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANDY%20GOERING%20INC), [Bend, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bend), S/N 2458R ## NTSB investigations (20) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN24LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA318), Jun 20, 2024: Ayres S2R (N4004K), Stanwood, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during a low-level aerial application flight, which resulted in impact with terrain and a subsequent forced landing. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB WPR12CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA026), Nov 2, 2011: Ayres S2R-600 (N1206S), Kahlotus, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the ground due to his distraction with programming a global positioning system receiver. - [NTSB WPR11LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA366), Aug 3, 2011: Ayres S2R-600 (N4021S), Hazelton, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR09LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA299), Jun 19, 2009: Ayres S2R-600 (N3089K), Saint Anthony, ID, destroyed. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX08CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA085), Mar 25, 2008: Ayres S2R-600 (N5674X), Blythe, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dusk light condition and the pressure the pilot felt to accomplish the flight. - [NTSB DFW06CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA158), Jun 1, 2006: Ayres S2R-600 (N70AF), Childress, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain directional control while landing due to the failure of the rudder horn due to corrosion. - [NTSB CHI00LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA257), Aug 14, 2000: Ayres S2R-600 (N3103B), Bad Axe, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The inadvertent stall/spin encountered by the pilot. A factor was the low altitude. - [NTSB LAX00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA105), Feb 18, 2000: Ayres (N4011Y), Elko, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing. - [NTSB MIA92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA182), Sep 16, 1992: Ayres S2R-600 (N8906Q), Belzoni, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: COLLAPSE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS. - [NTSB LAX92LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA379), Sep 9, 1992: Ayres S2R-600 (N5674X), Tranquillity, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING; HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER DESCENT RATE; AND THE EXCESSIVE DESCENT. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSE DUE TO OVERLOAD. - [NTSB CHI91DTG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG07), Aug 7, 1991: Ayres S2R (N4010H), Drayton, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: MISJUDGED CLEARANCE BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT IS OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY. - [NTSB MIA90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA134), May 26, 1990: Ayres S2R-600 (N40145), Vero Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE WITH AN UNAIRWORTHY PROPELLER BY THE OPERATOR. - [NTSB MIA87LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA012), Oct 22, 1986: Ayres SR-2-600 (N4011S), Glen Allan, MS, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW86LRG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRG27), Jun 27, 1986: Ayres S2R-600 (N8905Q), Tivoli, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW85LRA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LRA04), Aug 30, 1985: Rockwell S2R-600 (N4012P), Rosharon, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC85LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA107), May 20, 1985: Ayres S2R-600 (N4017W), Harrisburg, AR, destroyed - [NTSB LAX84FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA011), Oct 14, 1983: Ayres S2R-600 (N3089K), Westside, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL83LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA374), Sep 17, 1983: Ayres S2R-600 (N4011T), Sledge, MS, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80DPG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPG59), Aug 12, 1980: Snow S2R (N4011Y), Cherry Valley, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK79DVA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVA09), Oct 27, 1978: Ayres S2R (N4004M), Corcoran, CA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (34) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20240620005749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240620005749A), Jun 20, 2024: Ayres Corporation S2R-600 (N4004K), Canadian Lakes, MI, Substantial damage. On June 20, 2024, at 0730 local time, an Ayres thrush S2R-G1 aircraft, [privacy data omitted], [privacy data omitted] and flown by a commercial rated pilot,… - [Incident 20190720012219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190720012219I), Jul 20, 2019: Ayres Corporation S2R-600 (N4013Y), Brandt, SD, Minor damage. On July 20, 2019 at 2030 CST a thrush S2R owned by [privacy data omitted] hit a road sign during takeoff during an FAA FAR part 137 aerial application flight .… - [Incident 20140709012289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140709012289I), Jul 9, 2014: Ayres Corporation S2R-600 (N131CE), Pantego, NC, Minor damage. Pilot reported that after second pass, begining turn , the engine begain popping, pilot leveled wings, lowered nose, to maintain airspeed, the engine regained… - [Accident 20111102025549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111102025549A), Nov 2, 2011: Ayres Corporation S2R-600 (N1206S), Kahlotus, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot impacted terrain while repositioning from one field to another. Pilot stated he became distracted while making an adjustment to the GPS. - [Accident 20110803016199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110803016199A), Aug 3, 2011: Ayres Corporation S2R-600 (N4021S), Hazelton, ID, Substantial damage. On the 7th flight of the day, cruising to the field, the engine started to loose power. The pilot added flaps in order to clear a power line. The aircraft… - [Accident 20090619010479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090619010479A), Jun 19, 2009: Ayres S2R600 (N3089K), St Anthony, ID, Destroyed. (-23) Prior to last ag run engine popped loudly twice and quit, weather clear, 75 degrees wind from south 5 mph, during emergency landing a/c went through a 3… - [Accident 20080324013999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080324013999A), Mar 24, 2008: Ayres S2R600 (N5674X), Blythe, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot descended too low on spray run and hit a berm with the main gear. The main gear departed the aircraft. The aircraft was flipped over. Damage was… - [Incident 20070320007999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070320007999I), Mar 20, 2007: Ayres S2R600 (N4004M), Sacramento, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft departed spezia field, CA. At approximately 1325 local PST on 3/20/2007. During flight, the engine quit running suddenly. Pilot landed aircraft… - [Accident 20060602008779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060602008779A), Jun 2, 2006: Ayres S2R600 (N70AF), Childress, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 2, 2006, N70AF, an Ayres model S2R turbine airplane, serial number 2547R, departed the dan e richards municipal airport at paducah, Texas and… - [Accident 20000814037149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000814037149A), Aug 14, 2000: Ayres S2R600 (N3103B), Elkton, MI, No damage. (-23)Aircraft was applying penncozeb 75DF and topsin on a field close to 1671 Elkton road, Elkton, MI (near bad axe, MI). Airport of operation was bad axe.… - [Accident 20000218008629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000218008629A), Feb 18, 2000: Ayres S2R600 (N4011Y), Elko, NV, No damage. (-23) On 2/18/00, 0748 PST, seven miles south of Elko, Nevada, N4011Y, an Ayres turbo-thrush (S2R-600) agriculture airplane lost engine power and crash landed… - [Accident 19920916036919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920916036919A), Sep 16, 1992: Ayres S2* (N8906Q), Belzoni, MS, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on takeoff roll. Ran off runway into a ditch. Found right main tire cut from bead to bead. - [Accident 19920909035609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920909035609A), Sep 9, 1992: Ayres S2* (N5674X), Tranquility, CA, Substantial damage. Sink rate too high on turn around,dived for next spray run. Hit ground. Collapsed right main gear and ground looped - [Incident 19920522019609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920522019609I), May 22, 1992: Ayres S2RR1340REST (N4017W), Lobe, CA, Minor damage. Hopper handle broke during crop dusting. Unable to stop sulphur flow. Sulphur caught fire on rollout. Damaged plane - [Accident 19920506014139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920506014139A), May 6, 1992: Ayres S2RRESTD (N4011Y), Williams, CA, Substantial damage. Experienced engine failure on takeoff, crashed. - [Accident 19910807032539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910807032539A), Aug 7, 1991: Ayres S2RR1340REST (N4010H), Drayton, ND, Substantial damage. Struck ground in sugar beet field while flying under wires on a spray run. - [Accident 19900526017569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900526017569A), May 26, 1990: Ayres S2RR1340REST (N40145), Vero Beach, FL, Substantial damage. Severe vibration,dumped load. Secured engine,hit trees on landing. Prop counterweight shaft broke. Improper repair. - [Incident 19890811050849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890811050849I), Aug 11, 1989: Ayres S2RR3SRESTD (N5674X), Kerman, CA, Minor damage. Partial power failure on climbout. Landed straight ahead. Minor damage. Cause not stated. - [Incident 19881005054359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881005054359I), Oct 5, 1988: Ayres S2RRESTD (N4011Y), Bakersfield, CA. Magneto failure while crop dusting. Precautionary landing in field. - [Incident 19870813068579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870813068579I), Aug 13, 1987: Ayres S2RR1340REST (N40103), Corcoran, CA, Minor damage. Engine shutdown due to a severe vibration. Landed in a field. Nine inches of a propeller blade had separated. - [Accident 19861022079179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861022079179A), Oct 22, 1986: Ayres S2RR1340REST (N4011S), Glen Allan, MS, Destroyed. The engine lost power on takeoff. Aircraft struck powerline. No fuel noted in tanks. Pilot has not filed a report. - [Accident 19860627028459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860627028459A), Jun 27, 1986: Ayres S2RR1340REST (N8905Q), Tivoli, TX, Substantial damage. The wingtip caught in cotton plants during aerial spraying operations and the aircraft cartwheeled. - [Incident 19860117005469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860117005469I), Jan 17, 1986: Ayres S2RRESTD (N5697X), Lufkin, TX. Departed airport and control zone without appropriate clearance. Airport was IFR. - [Accident 19850830042269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850830042269A), Aug 30, 1985: Ayres S2RRESTD (N4012P), Rosharon, TX, Destroyed. During spray run aircraft was flown through dense weeds and boom struck ground. Aircraft cartwheeled. - [Accident 19850520018459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850520018459A), May 20, 1985: Ayres S2RR1340REST (N4017W), Harrisburg, AR, Destroyed. Left wing hit a dike during swath run, aircraft cartwheeled. - [Incident 19831119071629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831119071629I), Nov 19, 1983: Ayres STCS2 (N4004K), Calipatria, CA, Minor damage. Struck a vehicle on a road while trying to fly under wireson a ag run. Impact punctured the fuel tank. Forced down. - [Accident 19831014054519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831014054519A), Oct 14, 1983: Ayres S2R800 (N3089K), Westside, CA, Substantial damage. Engine quit during a procedure turnaround. Stall landed collapsing the landing gear. Engine checked normal. - [Accident 19830917051969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830917051969A), Sep 17, 1983: Ayres S2RRESTD (N4011T), Sledge, MS, Substantial damage. Report states engine quit but pilot states the aircraft stalled on a swath run turn around. No engine evaluation. - [Incident 19830608032539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830608032539I), Jun 8, 1983: Ayres S2RRESTD (N4012P), Rosharon, TX, Minor damage. Tail wheel spring broke on landing. Prop and wing tip struck the ground trying to hold tail up on rollout. - [Incident 19810621057209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810621057209I), Jun 21, 1981: Ayres S2R (N4013Y), Arimo, ID, Minor damage. Za engine quit. Landed in field. No report on malfunction. - [Incident 19810307019729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810307019729I), Mar 7, 1981: Ayres S2RRESTD (N8905Q), Tivoli, TX, Minor damage. Vibration in flight. After landing prop blade broke. Engine tore loose. Front bearing and crank worn out. - [Accident 19800812035149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800812035149A), Aug 12, 1980: Ayres S2R (N4011Y), Cherry Valley, AR, Substantial damage. Engine malfunction occurred and aircraft crashed during emergency landing. - [Incident 19800523053009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800523053009I), May 23, 1980: Ayres S2R (N4011T), Sledge, MS, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control during takeoff on narrow field strip. - [Accident 19781027034099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781027034099A), Oct 27, 1978: Ayres S2B (N4004M), Corcoran, CA, Substantial damage. Dust cloud drifted across rwy during tkof. Acft came to rest in CA ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2009FA0000047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000047), Feb 2, 2009: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. DURING CERTIFICATION TEST FLIGHT, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE BEGAN TO DROP WITH AN INCREASE IN TEMPERATURE. AN UNEVENTFUL PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT A LOCAL AGRICULTURAL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.