# NTSB CHI96LA119: Ayres S2-R, N3024V, Wyatt, MO, March 26, 1996

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: March 26, 1996, 14:00 local (20:00 UTC)
- Place: Wyatt, MO
- Coordinates: 39.759658, -94.849517 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.7597&lon=-94.8495&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 11, 1996
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 10218
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI96LA119
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/10218/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA119

## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.  A factor was the crosswind condition.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - aircraft control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- Dragged wing,rotor,pod,float or tail/skid, takeoff
- Nose over, takeoff

## Analysis

The pilot reported that while taking off from a road a 'strong crosswind gust' was encountered.  The right wing was lifted by the wind resulting in the left wing and left gear contacting the ground.  The left wing caught in the dirt and the airplane flipped over.

## Factual narrative

On March 26, 1996, at 1400 central standard time, a Ayres Thrush S2-R, N3024V, operated by Austin Ag Aviation, collided with the terrain on takeoff from a road near Wyatt, Missouri.  The 14 CFR Part 137 aerial application flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan.  The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot was not injured.  The local flight was originating at the time of the accident.

The pilot stated that on takeoff at an altitude of approximately 1 foot, a "strong crosswind gust" was encountered.  The gust lifted the right wing resulting in the left wing and left main gear contacting the ground.  The left wing caught in the dirt and the airplane flipped over.  The pilot reported that the local winds were from 315 degrees at 10 knots.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3024V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3024V), registered now, S/N 3002R, built 1994 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Ayres S2-R
- Registry model: [Ayres S-2R](https://openairdocs.org/model/ayres-s-2r) (registry code 0970101) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney R1340 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r1340-series) (registry code 52016, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 3002R
- Airframe hours: 117
- Engines: P&W 1340-AN1 600 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Aerial application, Part 137
- Operator: Austin Ag Aviation
- Registered owner: Stephen B. Austin
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, December 4, 1995, 21 hours before
- Departed: NONE

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 31; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane, helicopter; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: center; flight hours: 5,000 total, 1,000 in this make and model, 4,500 as pilot in command, 40 in the last 90 days, 30 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 315° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19960326046869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960326046869A), Mar 26, 1996: Ayres S2R, Wyatt, MO, No damage. (-16) Steve austin piloted N3024V, an Ayres, S2R from his private airport south 7 miles to a remote strip (airport). The remote strip is east west direction.…

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.

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