# Ayres S2R-R3S

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0970202
- Manufacturer (registry): AYRES CORPORATION
- Model: S2R-R3S
- 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: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ayres-s2r-r3s

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Historical (superseded or no longer in force):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 (4)

- [N4012G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4012G): [Morris Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORRIS%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Yuma, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Yuma), S/N R3S-001
- [N4014A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4014A): [Mamuzich Robert J Sr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAMUZICH%20ROBERT%20J%20SR), [Deming, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Deming), built 1979, S/N R3S-003
- [N4014D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4014D): [Mamuzich Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAMUZICH%20ROBERT), [Deming, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Deming), built 1979, S/N R3S-005
- [N4019Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4019Q): [Farm Ag Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARM%20AG%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Buckeye, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Buckeye), built 1980, S/N R3S-009DC

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 FTW04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA009), Oct 15, 2003: Ayres (N4013Z), Midland, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to a ruptured oil line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC85LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA001), Oct 3, 1984: Ayres S2R-R3S (N4014D), Lepanto, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX83FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA120), Feb 27, 1983: Ayres S2R-R3S (N40160), Kerman, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (6)

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.

- [Incident 20050112000299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050112000299I), Jan 12, 2005: Ayres S2RR3SNORMAL (N4017K), Calexico, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot lost directional control during landing on a dirt strip and hit a berm, damaging the propeller and engine.
- [Accident 20031015024999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031015024999A), Oct 15, 2003: Ayres S2RR3SNORMAL (N4013Z), Midland, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On 10/15/2003, Ayres aircraft, N4013Z, crashed near Midland, Texas. The aircraft was being operated for aerial application of agricultural pesticide. The…
- [Incident 19940729031039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940729031039I), Jul 29, 1994: Ayres S2RRESTD (N4014D), Jerome, AR, Minor damage. Narrative: history of flight; on July 29, 1994, at 0830 CDT, an ayers S2R, N4014D, registered to golden harvest agri service, made a forced landing with only…
- [Incident 19890801047379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890801047379I), Aug 1, 1989: Ayres S2RR3SRESTD (N4012G), Monroe, MI. Complaints received about aircraft flying low over homes during aerial spraying. Pilot and company identified.
- [Accident 19841003056849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841003056849A), Oct 3, 1984: Ayres S2RR3SNORMAL (N4014D), Lepanto, AR, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during emergency landing shortly after takeoff. Polish pezetel US132000A propellor pitch link broke.
- [Accident 19830227005349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830227005349A), Feb 27, 1983: Ayres S2RR3SRESTD (N40160), Kerman, CA, Destroyed. Aircraft struck a tree when pilot buzzed his home en route to base after a spray run. Seatbelt not fastened.

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