# Ayres S2R-R1340 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0970210 - Manufacturer (registry): AYRES CORPORATION - Model: S2R-R1340 - 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: 12 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ayres-s2r-r1340 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. Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 97-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-17-03) (historical): Lower Spar Cap Bolt Hole Areas · Ayres 600 S-2D, S-2R, S2R-G1 and 12 more. Effective Sep 5, 1997 - [AD 97-13-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-13-11) (historical): Lower Spar Cap Bolt Hole Areas · Ayres 600-S-2C, S-2R, S2R-G1 and 12 more. Effective Jul 23, 1997 ## Registered aircraft (12) - [N107CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107CA): [North Applicair Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20APPLICAIR%20CORP), [Panama City Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Panama%20City%20Beach), built 1988, S/N R1340011 - [N3084X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3084X): [Plane LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20LLC), [Grove, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Grove), built 1995, S/N R1340-033 - [N3094U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3094U): [Larson Ag Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARSON%20AG%20INC), [Stephen, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Stephen), built 1989, S/N R1340-015 - [N3097N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3097N): [Tri County Sprayers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRI%20COUNTY%20SPRAYERS%20INC), [Hamlin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hamlin), built 1989, S/N R1340-019 - [N3097P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3097P): [Fountain Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOUNTAIN%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Moscow, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Moscow), built 1989, S/N R1340-020 - [N3104G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3104G): [Becker Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BECKER%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Hartington, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Hartington), built 1990, S/N R1340-024 - [N3299Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3299Y): [Rustys Flying Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSTYS%20FLYING%20SERVICE), [D Hanis, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/D%20Hanis), S/N R1340-034 - [N3300D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3300D): [Coney Ag Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONEY%20AG%20SERVICE%20INC), [Cordele, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Cordele), built 1996, S/N R1340-035 - [N525DK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N525DK): [Slf Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLF%20AIR%20LLC), [Elsie, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Elsie), built 1990, S/N R1340-026 - [N6126Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6126Q): [Lindeman Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINDEMAN%20INC), [D Hanis, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/D%20Hanis), built 1993, S/N R1340-032 - [N850VA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N850VA): [Valburg Aerial Spraying Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALBURG%20AERIAL%20SPRAYING%20INC), [White River, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/White%20River), S/N R1340-013 - [N9152F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9152F): [Hatfield Spraying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HATFIELD%20SPRAYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Nunica, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Nunica), built 1989, S/N R1340017 ## NTSB investigations (12) 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 CEN20LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA276), Jul 12, 2020: Rockwell S2R R1340 (N3104S), Keokuk, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper installation of a fuel vent line during maintenance, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA18CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA410), Jul 1, 2018: Ayres S2R (N3098L), Pantego, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path during landing, which resulted in landing short of the runway. - [NTSB WPR12CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA403), Sep 7, 2012: Ayres S2R-R1340 (N4020A), Brawley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff in high temperatures with a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare. - [NTSB CEN12CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA313), May 23, 2012: Ayres S2R-R1340 (N30951), Clear Lake, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to perform a detailed observation of the power lines before beginning the aerial application work, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with the two lower wires. - [NTSB CEN11CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA301), Apr 25, 2011: Ayres S2R-R1340 (N3104S), Estelline, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN10CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA265), May 21, 2010: Ayres S2R-R1340 (N107CA), Roe, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, resulting in a runway overrun. - [NTSB FTW04LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA159), Jun 11, 2004: Ayres S-2R (N3104S), Eagle Lake, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial collapse of the left main landing gear as a result of a failure of the fuselage structure due to corrosion. - [NTSB ANC98LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA130), Aug 22, 1998: Ayres S2R-1820 (N123GA), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. - [NTSB FTW98FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA272), Jun 18, 1998: Ayres S2R-R1340 (N4020G), Humphrey, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's visual lookout was inadequate for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX97LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA099), Feb 8, 1997: Ayres S2R-T65 (N3101K), Firebaugh, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to compensate for crosswind conditions and to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, narrow runway condition, and the soft… - [NTSB FTW96LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA341), Aug 12, 1996: Ayres S-2R (N3084X), Wharton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: total loss of engine power due to a fractured torque sensor shaft. Factors relating to the accident were: the obstructions (fence and trees) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI94DTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DTK02), Jun 22, 1994: Ayres S2R (N3102E), Letcher, SD, destroyed. Probable cause: the loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine driven fuel pump and shaft. ## FAA accident and incident reports (16) 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 20200712016229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200712016229A), Jul 12, 2020: Ayres Corporation S2R-R1340 (N3104S), Keokuk, IA, Substantial damage. On 07/12/2020 Ayres thrush S2R N3104S was flying from hayti, Missouri to vinton, Iowa the aircraft was full of fuel prior to departure. During the decent into… - [Accident 20180701008999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180701008999A), Jul 1, 2018: Ayres Corporation S2R- TURBINE (N3098L), Pantego, NC, Substantial damage. While completing a knowledge and skill demonstration, PIC entered steep approach to landing, settled and landing gear hit ground hard, prior to runway.… - [Accident 20120907020559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120907020559A), Sep 7, 2012: Ayres Corporation S2R-R1340 (N4020A), Brawley, CA, Substantial damage. Ayres Corporation S2R-R1340 impacted terrain while departing an off airport dirt strip 6 miles northeast of Brawley CA at 0619000PDT. 1 POB sustained moderate… - [Accident 20120523009949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120523009949A), May 23, 2012: Ayres Corporation S2R-R1340 (N30951), Clear Lake, SD, Substantial damage. On may 23 13:00 an Ayres S2R-R1340 owned by scott thompson trustee during spraying operation struck a cross country electric transmission lines. VFR weather… - [Accident 20110425007589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110425007589A), Apr 25, 2011: Ayres Corporation S2R-R1340 (N3104S), Estelline, SD, Substantial damage. On April 25, 2011 at approximately 1500 (CDT) pilot richard h. jackson was attempting to takeoff from a private airstrip near Estelline, SD for an aerial… - [Accident 20100521005689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100521005689A), May 21, 2010: Ayres Corpo S2R-R1340 (N107CA), Roe, AR, Substantial damage. On may 21, 2010, at approximately 1630 CDT an ayers S2R (thrush) settled to the ground while attempting to climb out after takeoff from the Knoll Airstrip, at… - [Incident 20090505008359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090505008359I), May 5, 2009: Ayresc S2RR1340 (N30951), Chamberlain, SD, Minor damage. (-23) On may 5, 2009 while conducting part 137 aerial spray operations the pilot elected to return to the Chamberlain airport due a malfunctioning GPS on/off… - [Accident 20040611012169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040611012169A), Jun 11, 2004: Ayres S2RR1340NORM (N3104S), Eagle Lake, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) Substantial damage to aircraft following a failure of the left main landing gear support tube. During takeoff on runway 35, the aircraft drifted left and… - [Incident 20030416009669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030416009669I), Apr 16, 2003: Ayres S2RR1340NORM (N3104S), Eagle Lake, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Tail wheel shimmey on take off. Aborted take off. Ran off runway and bent right gear. Minor damage. - [Accident 19980821021719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980821021719A), Aug 21, 1998: Ayres S2RR1820 (N123GA), Palmer, AK, Substantial damage. (From .19) acft crashed on landing under unknown circumstances after aerial application. (From .4) at the conclusion of the flight, the pilot was landing on a… - [Accident 19980618014219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980618014219A), Jun 18, 1998: Ayres S2RR1340NORM (N4020G), Humphrey, AR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Acft crashed during aerial application, pilot suffered fatal inj, acft has subst damage. (-23) at approximately 8:15 am on the morning of June 18, 1998, an… - [Accident 19970208001379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970208001379A), Feb 8, 1997: Ayres S2RR1340NORM (N3101K), Firebaugh, CA, Substantial damage. Got a wheel off narrow runway on takeoff onto soft shoulder. Lost control nosed down in a ditch. - [Accident 19960812022529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960812022529A), Aug 12, 1996: Ayres S2RR1340NORM (N3084X), Wharton, TX, Substantial damage. Engine quit on spray run. Struck fence and tree landig. Bent spars. Damaged gear. Engine torque sensor shaft broke. - [Incident 19950828035379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950828035379I), Aug 28, 1995: Ayres S2RR1340REST (N3098L), Dorchester, NE, Minor damage. Engine lost power on spray run pullup. Landed in cornfield. NR4 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm boss broke. - [Accident 19940621015839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940621015839A), Jun 21, 1994: Ayres S2RRESTD (N3102E), Letcher, SD, Destroyed. Engine quit on liftoff. Aborted but ran off end runway. Hit road and ditch. Burned. Full pump drive shaft sheared. - [Incident 19930325010209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930325010209I), Mar 25, 1993: Ayres S2RT34RESTD (N30951), Lamesa, TX, Minor damage. Pilot reversed engine on rollout. Veered to right. Came out of reverse. Left runway crossing a ditch. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Thrush S2R-R1340](https://openairdocs.org/model/thrush-s2r-r1340): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8380313 --- 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.