# Ayres S2R-T34 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0970106 - Manufacturer (registry): AYRES CORPORATION - Model: S2R-T34 - 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: 75 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ayres-s2r-t34 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 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 97-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-17-03) (historical): Lower Spar Cap Bolt Hole Areas · Ayres 600 S-2D, S-2R, S2R-G1 and 12 more.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 (75, first 50) - [N114JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114JP): [Johnson Airspray Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20AIRSPRAY%20INC), [Argyle, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Argyle), S/N T34-033 - [N150AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N150AC): [Johnson Airspray Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20AIRSPRAY%20INC), [Argyle, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Argyle), built 1991, S/N T34-150 - [N2067B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2067B): [Agricair Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AGRICAIR%20LEASING%20LLC), [Bancroft, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Bancroft), built 1998, S/N T34-246 - [N2076B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2076B): [Arrowhead Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARROWHEAD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Louisville, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Louisville), built 1998, S/N T34-249 - [N2111T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2111T): [Mccool Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCOOL%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Mc Cool Junction, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Mc%20Cool%20Junction), built 1998, S/N T34-252 - [N2239B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2239B): [Beery Milo A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEERY%20MILO%20A), [Clarinda, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Clarinda), S/N T41-217 - [N2243J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2243J): [R & S Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R%20%26%20S%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Corning, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Corning), built 1996, S/N T41-221 - [N2256L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2256L): [Crop Dusters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROP%20DUSTERS%20LLC), [Maurice, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Maurice), built 1997, S/N T34-232 - [N22815](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22815): [Crop Dusters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROP%20DUSTERS%20LLC), [Maurice, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Maurice), S/N T34-239 - [N2292H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2292H): [North Florida Ag Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20FLORIDA%20AG%20SERVICES%20INC), [Lake City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20City), built 1999, S/N T34-257 - [N22EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22EH): [Ed-Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ED-AIR%20INC), [Oaktown, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Oaktown), built 1999, S/N T34-265 - [N23034](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23034): [Crop Dusters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROP%20DUSTERS%20LLC), [Maurice, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Maurice), built 1999, S/N T34-259 - [N2320T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2320T): [Walnut Ridge, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Walnut%20Ridge), built 1999, S/N T34-260, Registration pending - [N2329V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2329V): [Williams Fertilizer Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20FERTILIZER%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Oregon, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Oregon), built 1999, S/N T34-262 - [N3004W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3004W): [Middle Georgia Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIDDLE%20GEORGIA%20AVIATION%20INC), [Cochran, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Cochran), built 1995, S/N T42209DC - [N3089A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3089A): [Sanders Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDERS%20ROBERT), [Harlingen, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Harlingen), S/N T34-063DC - [N3090G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3090G): [Mid-Atlantic Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID-ATLANTIC%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1978, S/N 6004 - [N30958](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30958): [Aerial Farmer LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERIAL%20FARMER%20LLC), [Seymour, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Seymour), built 1989, S/N T34-121 - [N3095X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3095X): [Morris Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORRIS%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Yuma, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Yuma), built 1991, S/N T34-174 - [N3097K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3097K): [Croom Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROOM%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Port Saint Joe, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Joe), built 1989, S/N T34-115 - [N3098K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3098K): [West Valley Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEST%20VALLEY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Five Points, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Five%20Points), built 1989, S/N T34-140 - [N3104W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3104W): [Birch Tree Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIRCH%20TREE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Unadilla, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Unadilla), built 1990, S/N T34-151 - [N3104Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3104Y): [Crop Dusters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROP%20DUSTERS%20LLC), [Maurice, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Maurice), built 1991, S/N T34-156 - [N3105E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3105E): [Johnson Airspray Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20AIRSPRAY%20INC), [Argyle, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Argyle), built 1992, S/N T34-177 - [N3105V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3105V): [American Ag Aviation Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AG%20AVIATION%20INC%20DBA), [Five Points, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Five%20Points), built 1989, S/N T34-137DC - [N3299P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3299P): [Air Care Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20CARE%20LEASING%20LLC), [Lamar, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Lamar), built 1996, S/N T42-213 - [N3415C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3415C): [Copenhaver Tracy K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COPENHAVER%20TRACY%20K), [Anthony, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Anthony), built 1979, S/N T34-015 - [N34SG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34SG): [Souther Field Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHER%20FIELD%20AVIATION%20INC), [Americus, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Americus), built 1989, S/N T34-142 - [N363PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N363PT): [Wakefield Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAKEFIELD%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Cooperstown, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Cooperstown), S/N T34-013 - [N393KW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N393KW): [Hoppe Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOPPE%20AIR%20LLC), [Beaman, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Beaman), built 1999, S/N T34-267 - [N398KW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N398KW): [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 T34-212 - [N4002S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4002S): [Shulze Ag Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHULZE%20AG%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), built 1978, S/N 6003 - [N4006Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4006Y): [Hendrickson Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDRICKSON%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Rochelle, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rochelle), built 1978, S/N 6008 - [N40071](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40071): [American Ag Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AG%20AVIATION%20INC), [Five Points, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Five%20Points), built 1979, S/N 6011 - [N40101](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40101): [Crop Jet Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROP%20JET%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Gooding, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Gooding), built 1979, S/N 6037 - [N4010C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4010C): [Hevle Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEVLE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), S/N 6019 - [N4010D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4010D): [Crop Care Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROP%20CARE%20LEASING%20LLC), [Burbank, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Burbank), built 1979, S/N 6010 - [N4010X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4010X): [Shulze Ag Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHULZE%20AG%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), built 1979, S/N 6024 - [N40110](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40110): [Morris Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORRIS%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Yuma, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Yuma), built 1979, S/N 6022 - [N4011G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4011G): [Westerlin-Harrington Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERLIN-HARRINGTON%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Holdrege, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Holdrege), built 1979, S/N 6020 - [N4011H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4011H): [Cj Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CJ%20AIR%20LLC), [Nezperce, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Nezperce), built 1979, S/N 6021 - [N40126](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40126): [West Valley Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEST%20VALLEY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Five Points, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Five%20Points), built 1979, S/N 6048 - [N40136](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40136): [American Ag Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AG%20AVIATION%20INC), [Five Points, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Five%20Points), built 1979, S/N 6031 - [N4013B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4013B): [West Valley Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEST%20VALLEY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Five Points, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Five%20Points), built 1979, S/N 6033 - [N4013L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4013L): [Panama City Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Panama%20City%20Beach), built 1979, S/N 6035, Registration pending - [N40145](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40145): [Crop Dusters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROP%20DUSTERS%20LLC), [Maurice, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Maurice), built 1999, S/N T34-261 - [N4015Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4015Z): [Houston Thrush Aircraft Salvage Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOUSTON%20THRUSH%20AIRCRAFT%20SALVAGE%20INC), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1979, S/N 6041 - [N4016B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4016B): [Crop First Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROP%20FIRST%20AVIATION%20INC), [Stanfield, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Stanfield), S/N 6043 - [N40175](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40175): [Morris Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORRIS%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Yuma, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Yuma), built 1979, S/N T34-004 - [N40214](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40214): [American Ag Aviation Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AG%20AVIATION%20INC%20DBA), [Five Points, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Five%20Points), built 1980, S/N T34-032 All 75: https://openairdocs.org/model/ayres-s2r-t34/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (68, newest 50) 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 CEN25LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA406), Aug 26, 2025: Ayres S2R-T34 (N393KW), Beaman, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during landing which resulted in a landing short of the runway. - [NTSB CEN25LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA297), Jul 28, 2025: Ayres S2R (N524SL), Akron, IA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR23LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA333), Sep 1, 2023: Ayres S2R-T34 (N61373), Three Rocks, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN22LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA335), Jul 23, 2022: Ayres S2R-T34 (N4046S), Parkin, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tower guy wires while maneuvering. - [NTSB CEN21LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA286), Jun 21, 2021: Ayres S2R-T34 (N4328P), Leoti, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of visibility in the cockpit due to foam created by the chemicals loaded in the hopper, which resulted in his inability to maintain airplane control during low-level flight and an… - [NTSB ERA20CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA232), Jun 27, 2020: Ayres S2R (N4032L), Perry, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The reported malfunction of the aileron flight control system during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB WPR20CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA179), Jun 12, 2020: Ayres S2R (N40226), Lenore, ID, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike. - [NTSB GAA20CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA020), Oct 11, 2019: Ayres S2R (N3090C), Willacoochee, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB CEN18FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA201), May 30, 2018: Ayres S2R (N2249B), El Reno, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from tower guy wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. - [NTSB ERA15LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA270), Jul 9, 2015: Ayres S2R T34 (N524SL), Climax, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of thrust on takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the engine and propeller assembly did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have… - [NTSB WPR15LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA176), Jun 2, 2015: Ayres S2R T34 (N4018Q), Blythe, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN14CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA283), Jun 7, 2014: Ayres S2R T34 (N23034), Wilmont, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: Pilot's failure to verify the amount of chemical load on the airplane prior to takeoff which resulted in the airplane being heavier than expected. Contributing to the accident was loading crew not… - [NTSB CEN13LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA414), Jul 10, 2013: Ayres S2R-T41 (N2239B), Coy, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The propeller’s uncommanded reverse thrust during the landing flare due to improper rigging of the propeller’s governor linkage. - [NTSB CEN13LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA384), Jun 28, 2013: Ayres S2R-T34 (N455JM), Heth, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to an improper previous weld repair to the right main landing gear and subsequent corrosion, which resulted in a loss of… - [NTSB ERA13LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA138), Feb 15, 2013: Ayres S2R-T34 (N3095X), Fort Gaines, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of debris in the fuel control unit. - [NTSB CEN12FA521](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA521), Aug 6, 2012: Ayres S2R-T34 (N365SM), Lakin, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the corn during an aerial application flight. - [NTSB CEN11LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA404), Jun 16, 2011: Ayres S2R-T34 (N30902), Athleimer, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the first stage planetary gearset in the propeller reduction gearbox, which resulted in catastrophic engine failure. Contributing to the failure was the misrepresentation of the gearset… - [NTSB CEN11CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA224), Mar 12, 2011: Ayres S2R-T34 (N92KM), Swan Lake, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: An in-flight collision with power lines following an encounter with a wind gust. - [NTSB WPR10CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA225), May 3, 2010: Ayres S2R-T34 (N6018T), Yuba City, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA09LA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA480), Aug 10, 2009: Ayres S2R-T34 (N2292E), Donalsonville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the right main gear strut due to an improper weld repair by maintenance personnel. - [NTSB ERA09LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA394), Jul 10, 2009: Ayres S2R-T34 (N357CA), Hertford, NC, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR09LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA228), May 6, 2009: Ayres S2R-T34 (N40208), Marysville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while making their final approach for landing. - [NTSB WPR09CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA190), Apr 9, 2009: Ayres S2R-T34 (N114JP), Cove, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from rising terrain while maneuvering. - [NTSB CHI08CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA212), Jul 24, 2008: Ayres S2R-T34 (N357CA), Clinton, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate in-flight planning/decision making and the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot during the aerial application. A contributing factor was the guy wire. - [NTSB DFW08CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA155), May 27, 2008: Ayres S2R-T34 (N3105E), Des Arc, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW06LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA198), Aug 11, 2006: Ayres S2R-T34 (N444HF), Parkdale, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of a compressor turbine blade for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DFW06LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA163), Jun 20, 2006: Ayres S2R-T34 (N2292J), Colt, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground during an aerial application flight. - [NTSB DFW06CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA137), May 19, 2006: Ayres S2R-T34 (N283TA), Winchester, AR, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff following the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rising embankment at the end of the runway. - [NTSB LAX05CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA250), Jul 30, 2005: Ayres S2R-134 (N4003Z), Kerman, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to obtain an adequate airspeed during an attempted takeoff. - [NTSB DFW05LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA182), Jul 14, 2005: Ayres S2R-T34 (N61220), Bonita, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision. - [NTSB LAX05LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA100), Feb 18, 2005: Ayres S2R (N4009M), Firebaugh, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the loss of engine power during takeoff climb resulting from the fatigue failure of one of the compressor turbine blades; the cause of the fatigue failure could not be definitively determined. - [NTSB FTW04CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA107), Apr 8, 2004: Ayres S2R-T34 (N2320T), Friona, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing factors were prevailing crosswind, rain, and the restricted vision from water on the windscreen, and a vehicle… - [NTSB FTW04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA082), Feb 19, 2004: Ayres S2R-T34 (N3092H), Ville Platte, LA, destroyed. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA171), Jun 19, 2003: Ayres S2R-T34 (N4004U), Marked Tree, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire. Contributing factors were the low altitude flight/maneuver and the static wire. - [NTSB LAX03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA122), Apr 1, 2003: Ayres S2R-T34 (N30913), Avondale, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from power lines. The backhoe's location, which caused the pilot to alter his planned flight path, was a factor. - [NTSB LAX02LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA226), Jul 13, 2002: Ayres S2R-T34 (N4020Y), Firebaugh, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The overload fracture and separation of the left main gear strut assembly due the left landing gear's encounter with a chuck hole in the private airstrip's asphalt pavement. A factor in the accident… - [NTSB FTW02LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA161), May 24, 2002: Ayres S2R-T34 (N4025Y), Aubrey, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of a compressor turbine blade(s) for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB FTW00LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA195), Jul 5, 2000: Ayres S2R-T34 (N2252N), Anahuac, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW00LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA179), Jun 13, 2000: Ayres S2R-T34 (N3096Z), Helena, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. - [NTSB ATL98RA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98RA099), Jul 27, 1998: Ayres S2R-T34 (N3090M), San Jose Del, Colombia, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB LAX98LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA129), Mar 25, 1998: Ayres S2RT-34RE (N4010X), Buckeye, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The incorrect turbine blades installed on the engine, the fractured compressor turbine blades and separation of the blade, and the improper maintenance installation of the incorrect CT blades by the… - [NTSB FTW97FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA220), Jun 14, 1997: Ayres S2R-T34 (N3103D), Corning, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The in-flight separation of the left wing as result of fatigue crack of the lower spar cap due to inadequate materials by the manufacturer. A factor was the operator's failure to comply with a… - [NTSB FTW97LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA196), May 22, 1997: Ayres S2R-T34 (N30982), Welsh, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a moving vehicle. Factors were: the lack of runway signs and a runway safety area, and the difficulty for the pilot and driver of the vehicle to… - [NTSB LAX97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA182), May 8, 1997: Ayres S2R-T-34 (N4011G), Tonopah, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the power turbine due to an overtemperature condition created by an improperly adjusted fuel control. A factor in the accident was the tripped circuit breaker which prevented the wing… - [NTSB FTW96LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA349), Aug 17, 1996: Ayres S2R-T34 (N3095X), W. Helena, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The inadequate visual lookout of the vehicle driver and his inadvertent driving of the vehicle onto the runway resulting in the pilot of the departing aircraft performing an evasive maneuver in an… - [NTSB FTW96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA069), Dec 13, 1995: Ayres S2R-T34 (N3090C), West Helena, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: Binding of the power lever linkage, due to corrosion, which resulted in a situation that led to an inadvertent shut-down of the engine at a critical point on the approach to land. A factor relating… - [NTSB FTW95LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA347), Aug 11, 1995: Ayres S2R-T34 (N3095W), Lake City, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE TRANSMISSION WIRES. - [NTSB FTW95LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA245), Jun 10, 1995: Ayres S2R-T34 (N3105E), Devalls Bluff, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S DELAYED FLARE RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AS A RESULT OF FUEL LINE BLOCKAGE. - [NTSB LAX95LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA154), Apr 6, 1995: Ayres S2R-T34 (N3105B), Stanfield, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for, and clearance from, obstacles while conducting simulated aerial application operations. - [NTSB SEA95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA055), Feb 23, 1995: Ayres S2R-T34AG (N4021Z), Moses Lake, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE ABOVE THE TERRAIN. FACTORS INCLUDE HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION AND ATTEMPTED MANEUVER TO AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS. All 68: https://openairdocs.org/model/ayres-s2r-t34/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (108, newest 50) 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 20250825012119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250825012119A), Aug 25, 2025: Ayeres Corporation S2R-T34 (N393KW), Beaman, IA, Substantial damage. Pilot failed to maintain altitude, landed short of the runway, main landing gear collapsed due to a hard landing. - [Accident 20250728009929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250728009929A), Jul 28, 2025: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N524SL), Akron, IA, Substantial damage. During flight the aircraft sustained engine failure. The pilot made a forced landing in a soybean field. The aircraft came to rest in an inverted position. - [Incident 20250717012129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250717012129I), Jul 17, 2025: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N3104Y), Le Mars, IA, Minor damage. Pilot experienced severe vibration in-flight and made a precautionary landing in a bean field due to a suspected engine issue. Aircraft propeller struck a… - [Accident 20230831012409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230831012409A), Aug 31, 2023: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N61373), Five Points, CA, Substantial damage. On August 31, 2023 an thrush ag aircraft experienced difficulty lifting off of the runway during the takeoff roll. About 3/4 down the runway the pilot elected… - [Accident 20220723008329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220723008329A), Jul 23, 2022: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N4046S), Parkin, AR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Saturday 7/23/2022, N4046S, S2R-T34 aircraft s/n T34-266. While performing crop dusting operations, struck the guyed wires of a 561? Radio tower and crashed… - [Incident 20220710008529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220710008529I), Jul 10, 2022: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N3098K), Five Points, CA, Minor damage. On July 10, 2022, N3098K a Ayres Corporation, S2T-T34 agricultural aircraft was involved in an incident when the pilot lost control and caused the aircraft to… - [Accident 20210621006889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210621006889A), Jun 21, 2021: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N4328P), Leoti, KS, Substantial damage. On the date of the accident the pilot arrived at the field he was to spray. He lined up with a saved pattern on a field that he had partially sprayed on… - [Accident 20200627005799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200627005799A), Jun 27, 2020: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N4032L), Perry, GA, Substantial damage. On June 27, 2020, at approximately 1800 eastern daylight time, a 1999 ayers corporation S2R-T34, N4032L, sustained major damaged during an aborted takeoff on a… - [Accident 20200619020479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200619020479A), Jun 19, 2020: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N3090G), Gatesville, NC, Substantial damage. Aircraft was on a application run and had just completed the first pass when the PIC heard a very loud squealing noise and then the aircraft had a significant… - [Accident 20200612009519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200612009519A), Jun 12, 2020: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N40226), Gifford, ID, Destroyed. After circling field twice to survey/ set up for spraying crop and look for obstructions, pilot approached field to spray form east to west . At last second he… - [Accident 20191011021119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191011021119A), Oct 11, 2019: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N3090C), Willacoichee, GA, Destroyed. I arrived at the accident site Saturday 10/12/2019 @ 1230 eastern time. I spoke with the land owner who was on site when the accident occurred. He stated the… - [Incident 20190811010249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190811010249I), Aug 11, 2019: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N3077B), Centralia, IL, Minor damage. The pilot of N3077B stated he began his descent to the Centralia airport (kenl) when his GPS became inoperative. The pilot stated he was disoriented with his… - [Incident 20190612006699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190612006699I), Jun 12, 2019: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N66TH), Albany, GA, Minor damage. On June 12, 2019, at approximately 1030 a.m. eastern daylight time, an S2R-T34, N66TH, sustained minor damaged after it impacted terrain due to engine failure… - [Incident 20190311001199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190311001199I), Mar 11, 2019: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N40126), Firebaugh, CA, Minor damage. On March 11, 2019, N40126 an Ayres thrush was involved in an incident when the aircraft landed in a orchard. The aircraft was returning from an agricultural… - [Incident 20180727018099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180727018099I), Jul 27, 2018: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N4328P), Garden City, KS, Minor damage. Tire went flat on landing roll out. A small hole in tube was found. - [Accident 20180530006369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180530006369A), May 30, 2018: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N2249B), El Reno, OK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The accident aircraft was operating under part 137, day visual flight rules, aerial application when the aircraft hit a radio antenna tower guy wires. The… - [Accident 20150709012419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150709012419A), Jul 9, 2015: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N524SL), Climax, GA, Substantial damage. On July 09, 2015 at approximately 1153 EST, N524SL ayers corporation S2R-T35 s/n T34203DC, departed Vada Airport (GA42) which is a private air strip located at… - [Accident 20150602011079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150602011079A), Jun 2, 2015: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N4018Q), Blythe, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot had just completed spraying field and was heading back to base. Eye witness describes the aircraft at a 90 degree nose up position when he first saw the… - [Accident 20140607008419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140607008419A), Jun 7, 2014: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N23034), Wilmot, AR, Substantial damage. On 06/07/2014, N23034 was taking off from a private airstrip located in Wilmot Arkansas. The aircraft was being operated by a commercial rated pilot with a… - [Accident 20130710012459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130710012459A), Jul 10, 2013: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N2239B), Coy, AR, Substantial damage. On July 10, 2013 at approximately 2:30PM a 1996 Ayres Corporation, model S2R-T34 was performing a post maintenance test flight in conjunction with a nozzle… - [Accident 20130628010999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130628010999A), Jun 28, 2013: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N455JM), Heth, AR, Substantial damage. On June 28, 2013 at 1210 CST, an ayers corporation S2R-T34, N455JM, owned by humphrey b flying, LLC, terre haute, Indiana, and being operated on contract under… - [Accident 20130215003199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130215003199A), Feb 15, 2013: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N3095X), Ft. Gaines, GA, Substantial damage. N3095X, an aayres corporation model SR2-T34/AG airplane, was conducting dispensing operations on the afternoon of 02/15/2013, southeast of Ft. Gaines, GA. The… - [Accident 20120806021099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120806021099A), Aug 6, 2012: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N365SM), Lakin, KS, Substantial damage. Ict FSDO received notification of an aerial application aircraft accident near Lakin, KS. The accident occurred at 1028 local time the same day. The pilot… - [Incident 20110801016939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110801016939I), Aug 1, 2011: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N61220), Vinton, IA, No damage. Pilot reported he was spraying in a continuous direction, making all left hand turns, for approximately 45 minutes. After completing the last pass, he exited… - [Incident 20110730017009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110730017009I), Jul 30, 2011: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N23034), Jones, LA, Minor damage. Aircraft was in cruise flight performing aerial application when the pilot noticed the engine oil pressure light had illuminated. Verified low oil pressure… - [Incident 20110710017169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110710017169I), Jul 10, 2011: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N4018Q), El Nido, CA, Minor damage. An arial application aircraft was making the second run of the day since fueling. During the takeoff from a dirt strip, at lift off speed the engine abruptly… - [Accident 20110616025109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110616025109A), Jun 16, 2011: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N30902), Altheimer, AR, Destroyed. On June 16, 2011, at 1330 CST, an Ayres thrush, model S2R-T34, N30902, registered to swan lake flying services inc., suffered an engine stoppage, followed by… - [Accident 20110311003949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110311003949A), Mar 11, 2011: Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 (N92KM), Altheimer, AR, Destroyed. On March 11, 2011, at 1800 CST, a thrush Ayres-S2-R, registered to swan lake flying service, inc, collided with a power pole on landing at swan lake flying… - [Accident 20100503033859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100503033859A), May 3, 2010: Ayres Corpo S2R-T34 (N6018T), Yuba City, CA, Substantial damage. 10 Minutes after pilot took off on his way to spray a field, he had a chip light. Pilot hurried back to airport and and landed. During roll out aircraft made a… - [Accident 20090810025419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090810025419A), Aug 10, 2009: Ayres Corpo S2R-T34 (N2292E), Donalsonville, GA, Substantial damage. Aircraft upon landing on grass strip at main base of operations had the right gear collapse which caused the aircraft to leave the runway and contact ground… - [Accident 20090710012589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090710012589A), Jul 10, 2009: Ayres S2RT34 (N357CA), Hertford, NC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) While on a flight to familiarize PIC with aircraft and to check calibration of spray nozzles with water, aircraft impacted with ground in cornfield. No… - [Accident 20090409003119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090409003119A), Apr 9, 2009: Ayres S2RT34 (N114JP), Cove, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) While maneuvering to get into position for the initial run on the field, after a 200’ recon, the pilot reported he was unable to maintain terrain… - [Accident 20090227003409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090227003409A), Feb 27, 2009: Ayres S2RT34 (N6135U), Corocran, CA, No damage. (-23) While conducting arial application operation the aircraft struck an exhaust stack ontop of a 3 axle semi truck with the left landing gear tire while… - [Accident 20080724843269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080724843269A), Jul 24, 2008: Ayres S2RT34NORMAL (N357CA), Clinton, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 24, 2008, near Clinton, IL, N357VS, operating as an agricultural aircraft struck a guide wire at the end of a swath run causing substantial… - [Incident 20080613839219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080613839219I), Jun 13, 2008: Ayres S2RT34NORMAL (N6018T), Mccormick, AR, Minor damage. (-23) On June 13, 2008, at 0630 CDT, an Ayres S2YR-T34, N6018T, landed at a Private airstrip in Mccormick, Arkansas approximately 20 NM sse of jonesboro,… - [Accident 20080527834229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080527834229A), May 27, 2008: Ayres S2RT34NORMAL (N3105E), Des Arc, AR, Substantial damage. (-23) On 5/27/2008, 1615CDT, 2115Z, aircraft N3105E a ayers model S2R-T34, while conducting agriculture aerial application four miles south of Des Arc, AR… - [Incident 20061215027349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061215027349I), Dec 15, 2006: Ayres S2RT34NORMAL (N4002S), Wheeler Ridge, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On 12/15/2006, at approximately 1130 PST, Ayres S2R thrush aircraft, N4002S, collided with an automobile on the ramp of the Wheeler Ridge strip (no… - [Accident 20060811017839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060811017839A), Aug 11, 2006: Ayres S2RT34NORMAL (N444HF), Parkdale, AR, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 11, 2006, at 1030 CDT, a thrush S2-R, N444HF, registered to mcginty flying service, collided with trees after an emergency landing in a field… - [Accident 20060620013389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060620013389A), Jun 20, 2006: Ayres S2RT34NORMAL (N2292J), Colt, AR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Aircraft was accomplishing agricultural spraying operations near Colt ar. Aircraft contacted the ground with the right wingtip while in a turn and… - [Accident 20060519011839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060519011839A), May 19, 2006: Ayres S2RT34RESTD (N283TA), Winchester, AR, Destroyed. (-23) 05/19/2006 At approx. 13:00 N283TA on take off contacted ditch bank at end of runway and damaged left main landing gear and tail wheel was broken off.… - [Accident 20050730017199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050730017199A), Jul 30, 2005: Ayres S2RT34NORMAL (N4003Z), Kerman, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Daily report received on 08-01-05 at 0655 am. Contacted aircraft owner, [privacy data omitted] at mid cal ag aviation inc. obtained name of the pilot and… - [Accident 20050714034131A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050714034131A), Jul 14, 2005: Ayres S2RT34NORMAL (N61220), Mer Rouge, LA, Substantial damage. (-23) Approximately 1630 CDT, pilot ^privac^ was spraying westbound. He pulled up at the end of the row and struck the outer third of the right wing of… - [Incident 20050708013789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050708013789I), Jul 8, 2005: Ayres S2RT34NORMAL (N150AC), Mcgehee, AR, Minor damage. (-23) On July 8, 2005, at approximately 1900 CDT, Ayres S2-RT34, N150AC, an agricultural airplane, experienced minor damage while attempting to make an… - [Incident 20050611016009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050611016009I), Jun 11, 2005: Ayres S2RT34NORMAL (N94PE), Cash, AR, Minor damage. (-23) On June 11, 2005, at 1230 central daylight time, an Ayres S2R thrush agriculture airplane N94PE, received minor damage during landing when it veered off… - [Incident 20050317011739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050317011739I), Mar 17, 2005: Ayres S2RT34NORMAL (N4009J), Holtville, CA, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot stated that the right landing gear collapsed during take-off from a dirt strip. He said that the aircraft had a full load of product for aerial… - [Accident 20050218002219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050218002219A), Feb 18, 2005: Ayres S2RT34RESTD (N4009M), Firebaugh, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Aircraft experienced a loss of power on take-off, resulting in a hard landing in a wet plowed field off the end of the runway. - [Incident 20040630014189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040630014189I), Jun 30, 2004: Ayres S2RT34RESTD (N365SM), Brookland, AR, Minor damage. (-23) 06/30/2004 At approx. 18:00 CDT N365SM an Ayres-S2-RT15RESTD owned and operated by whited flying service, piloted by roy whited, was operating east of… - [Incident 20040626023709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040626023709I), Jun 26, 2004: Ayres S2RT34RESTD (N3096N), Inverness, MS, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft landed hard with load of chemical on board. Left gear collapsed as the aircraft came to a stop at the end of the runway. [privacy data omitted] - [Incident 20040621014169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040621014169I), Jun 21, 2004: Ayres S2RT34NORMAL (N2292J), Wynne, AR, Minor damage. (-23) On June 21, 2004, at approximately 1630 CDT, Ayres S2-RT, N2292J, experienced minor damage due to a ground loop on landing near Wynne, Arkansas. The… - [Accident 20040408004589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040408004589A), Apr 8, 2004: Ayres S2RT34NORMAL (N2320T), Friona, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot was returning to his home base at Benger Air Park because of an approaching thunderstorm. There was a direct crosswind at 17 to 18 knots with… All 108: https://openairdocs.org/model/ayres-s2r-t34/incidents.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Thrush S2R-T34](https://openairdocs.org/model/thrush-s2r-t34): 41 registered aircraft, registry code 8380307 - [Thrush S2R-T34](https://openairdocs.org/model/thrush-s2r-t34): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 8380325 --- 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.