# Ayres S2R-T15 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0970105 - Manufacturer (registry): AYRES CORPORATION - Model: S2R-T15 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Turbo-prop - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 9 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ayres-s2r-t15 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 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 97-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-17-03) (historical): Lower Spar Cap Bolt Hole Areas · Ayres 600 S-2D, S-2R, S2R-G1 and 12 more.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 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB ACE-98-17](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-98-17): . Issued Dec 16, 1997 ## Registered aircraft (9) - [N12LU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12LU): [Donalds Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DONALDS%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Pantego, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Pantego), built 1998, S/N T15-037DC - [N20551](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20551): [Lane Christopher A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANE%20CHRISTOPHER%20A), [Lakeland, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Lakeland), S/N T15-035 - [N2126T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2126T): [Tidwell Sprayers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIDWELL%20SPRAYERS%20INC), [Dimmitt, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dimmitt), built 1998, S/N T15-038 - [N2281A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2281A): [Duck Hill Air Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUCK%20HILL%20AIR%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Grenada, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Grenada), built 1997, S/N T15-034 - [N3088K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3088K): [Johnson Airspray Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20AIRSPRAY%20INC), [Argyle, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Argyle), built 1981, S/N T15-019 - [N40170](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40170): [Kearns Capital Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEARNS%20CAPITAL%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Nampa, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Nampa), built 1979, S/N T15-005 - [N4019L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4019L): [Cj Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CJ%20AIR%20LLC), [Nezperce, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Nezperce), built 1980, S/N T15-008 - [N40224](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40224): [Hunninghake Aerial Spraying LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUNNINGHAKE%20AERIAL%20SPRAYING%20LLC), [Baileyville, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Baileyville), built 1980, S/N T15-015DC - [N6133Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6133Z): [Bruces Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUCES%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Arlington, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Arlington), built 1996, S/N T15-033 ## NTSB investigations (14) 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 GAA18CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA245), Apr 18, 2018: Ayres S2R (N40170), Weipee, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB CEN12LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA236), Apr 9, 2012: Ayres S2R-T15 (N64DX), Lakin, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. - [NTSB MIA08LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA167), Aug 17, 2008: Ayres S2R-T15 (N4015P), Morton, MS, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during low altitude maneuvering. - [NTSB CHI07LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA198), Jul 2, 2007: Ayres S2R-T15 (N3088K), Marion, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an aerial application. A contributing factor was the creek bed. - [NTSB CHI07LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA174), Jun 20, 2007: Ayres S2R-T15 (N113CA), Stuttgart, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an aerial application flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. An additional… - [NTSB DFW05CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA225), Aug 31, 2005: Ayres S2R-T15 (N4010M), Taylor, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgement while landing resulting in an overrun. A factor was fluctuating engine power. - [NTSB DFW05LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA182), Jul 14, 2005: Ayres S2R-T15 (N3098R), Bonita, LA, minor damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision. - [NTSB FTW97FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA285), Jul 28, 1997: Ayres S2R-T15 (N3096K), Oakridge, LA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA93LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA169), Aug 4, 1993: Ayres S2R-T15 (N1950J), Louise, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMANDS DECISION TO TAKEOFF FROM A ROAD WITH A LEFT QUARTERING TAILWIND WHICH RESULTED IN HIS LOOSING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDING WITH A UTILITY POLE. - [NTSB FTW92DPJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPJ01), Oct 5, 1991: Ayres S2R-T15 (N4008S), Cordell, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THAT THE AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITATIONS WERE EXCEEDED. - [NTSB BFO87FIG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FIG04), May 31, 1987: Ayres S2R-T15 (N40184), Grantsville, MD, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL86FEK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FEK04), Jul 16, 1986: Ayres S2R-T15 (N4015P), Mandale, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA84LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA252), Sep 13, 1984: Ayres S2R-T15 (N40184), Climax, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA84LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA226), Aug 11, 1984: Ayres Thrush S2R-T15 (N40241), Quitman, GA, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (18) 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 20230228004359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230228004359I), Feb 28, 2023: Ayres Corporation S2R-T15 (N4019L), Lewiston, ID, No damage. During landing rollout the pilot experienced a gust of wind that caused the airplane to drift right. The pilot maintained longitudinal control and allowed the… - [Incident 20180418016859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180418016859I), Apr 18, 2018: Ayres Corporation S2R-T15 (N40170), Weippe, ID, Minor damage. On takeoff roll on a dirt road/runway, the pilot experienced a gusty quartering tailwind. Thi lifted the tail so that the prop impinged upon the ground. The… - [Accident 20120409006589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120409006589A), Apr 9, 2012: Ayres Corporation S2R-T15 (N64DX), Lakin, KS, Substantial damage. The agricultural aircraft's fuel and chemical load were each approximately 2/3 full. Take-off was normal, with a light wind, and the pilot transitioned to and… - [Accident 20080817844929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080817844929A), Aug 17, 2008: Ayres S2RT15NORMAL (N4015P), Branch, MS, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Aircraft crashed into trees enroute to field to be sprayed. - [Accident 20070703014779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070703014779A), Jul 3, 2007: Ayres S2RT15NORMAL (N3088K), Marion, IN, Substantial damage. (-23) While spraying crops pilot encountered an engine failure, performed an emergency landing into a bean field and came to rest in a 30 foot ditch. - [Accident 20070620012089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070620012089A), Jun 20, 2007: Ayres S2RT15NORMAL (N113CA), Stuttgart, AR, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 20, 2007, at approximately 1400 CST an Ayres corporation S2R-T15, N113CA, operated by custom air inc, as an aerial application aircraft, impacted… - [Accident 20050831026889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050831026889A), Aug 31, 2005: Ayres S2RT15NORMAL (N4010M), Taylor, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) The flight began about 7:25 am and about 5 miles from Taylor, Texas (T74) the engine began surging from full power to idle. The pilot elected toland at… - [Accident 20050714034132A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050714034132A), Jul 14, 2005: Ayres S2RT15NORMAL (N3098R), Mer Rouge, LA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot ^privac^ was northbound, returning to base, communicating with another company plane working a field approximately 1 mile in front of him. He was… - [Incident 20020307005859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020307005859I), Mar 7, 2002: Ayres S2RT15NORMAL (N3106H), Parkin, AR, Minor damage. (-23) On 7 March, 2002, approximately 1415 CST, an Ayres S2-RT15, registered to omni holding & development corp of marion, Arkansas, sustained minor damage… - [Incident 19980817028499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980817028499I), Aug 17, 1998: Ayres S2R (N4015P), Fort Cobb Lake, OK, Minor damage. Engine failure duirng aerial application. The aircraft landed in adjacent field. There was minor damage to the aircraft and no injuries. Waiting on engine… - [Incident 19980707027349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980707027349I), Jul 7, 1998: Ayres S2R (N40117), Watson, AR, Minor damage. On July 7, 1998, at about 1530 CDT, N40117, an Ayres S2, registered to and operated by mankin flying service of rohwer, Arkansas, and flown by aaron g. hiller… - [Accident 19970728019839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970728019839A), Jul 28, 1997: Ayres S2RT15NORMAL (N3096K), Rayville, LA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft crashed. (-23) the aircraft crashed into a tree line approximately 50 yards wide bordered by cotton fields on each side. The aircraft struck several… - [Accident 19930804027639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930804027639A), Aug 4, 1993: Ayres S2RT15RESTD (N1950J), Louise, MS, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on downwind takeoff from a road. Left wing contacted a utility pole. - [Accident 19911005044909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911005044909A), Oct 5, 1991: Ayres S2RT15RESTD (N4008S), Cordell, OK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Crashed in steep nose down,wing low atitude and burned. Was approximately 464 lbs over gross at departure. - [Accident 19870531017219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870531017219A), May 31, 1987: Ayres S2RRESTD (N40184), Grantsville, MD, Substantial damage. Struck a cable while spraying a forest. Crash landed in a small clearing. Failed to note cable between 2 hills. - [Accident 19860716033909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860716033909A), Jul 16, 1986: Ayres S2RT15RESTD (N4015P), Mandale, OH, Substantial damage. Unable to clear trees at end of a spray run. Mushed into a muddy corn field short of tree line. - [Accident 19840913048529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840913048529A), Sep 13, 1984: Ayres S2RT15RESTD (N40184), Climax, GA, Destroyed. Struck a powerline during a spray run. Wire wrapped around gear and pulled aircraft to the ground. - [Accident 19840811039909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840811039909A), Aug 11, 1984: Ayres S2RT15NORMAL (N40241), Quitman, GA, Destroyed. A wing struck a piece of farm rig during a spray run. Crashed on attempted go around trying to land on an ag strip. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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