# NTSB DFW08CA182: Ayres S2R, N2068B, Baton Rouge, LA, July 11, 2008 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: July 11, 2008, 09:10 local (14:10 UTC) - Place: Baton Rouge, LA - Coordinates: 30.476943, -91.388885 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.4769&lon=-91.3889&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Maneuvering-low-alt flying: Low altitude operation/event](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/220) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report August 28, 2008 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 68430 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DFW08CA182 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/68430/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA182 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Object/animal/substance: wire](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022032): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Not specified; cases with it: [Ayres S2R-T45, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022032/cases.md?model=0970111), [All aircraft, 588 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022032/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: altitude](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062012): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Ayres S2R-T45, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062012/cases.md?model=0970111), [All aircraft, 1,310 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062012/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Maneuvering-low-alt flying: Low altitude operation/event](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/220) (defining event); cases with it: [Ayres S2R-T45, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/220/sequence.md?model=0970111), [All aircraft, 780 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/220/sequence.md) - [Uncontrolled descent: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Ayres S2R-T45, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=0970111), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis A 26,090-hour commercial pilot maneuvered the airplane for an agricultural application pass when the airplane's landing gear contacted a transmission wire. The wire entangled with the airplane resulting in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot was able to egress the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no malfunctions or mechanical failures prior to contact with the transmission wire. ## Factual narrative A 26,090-hour commercial pilot maneuvered the airplane for an agricultural application pass when the airplane's landing gear contacted a transmission wire. The wire entangled with the airplane resulting in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot was able to egress the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no malfunctions or mechanical failures prior to contact with the transmission wire. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2068B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2068B), registered now, S/N T45-015 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Ayres S2R - Registry model: [Ayres S2R-T45](https://openairdocs.org/model/ayres-s2r-t45) (registry code 0970111) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: T45-015 - Airframe hours: 6256 - Engines: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-45R 1175 horsepower turbo prop - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Aerial application, Part 137 - Registered owner: Tailwind Air Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, May 1, 2008 - Departed: Erwinville, LA ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 49; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; medical: class 2, with waivers/limitations; last flight review January 1, 2007; seat: single; flight hours: 26,090 total, 7,073 in this make and model, 26,014 as pilot in command, 70 in the last 90 days, 40 in the last 30 days, 5 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 10 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 20080711841429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080711841429A), Jul 11, 2008: Ayres S2RT45RESTD, Erwinville, LA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated he was spraying an agriculture field, as he was entering the field he misjudged the power lines. The aircraft main landing gear… From the NTSB's public API. 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