Fatal NTSB investigations: Ayres S2R-T34

15 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Ayres S2R-T34. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

19862026
Fatal NTSB investigations: Ayres S2R-T34 per year, 1986–2026: 15 cases
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0970106'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN22LA335Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Parkin, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tower guy wires while maneuvering.Jul 23, 2022 · N4046S · DestroyedNTSB CEN18FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · El Reno, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from tower guy wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.May 30, 2018 · N2249B · DestroyedNTSB WPR15LA176Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R T34 · Blythe, CAThe 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.Jun 2, 2015 · N4018Q · DestroyedNTSB ERA09LA394Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Hertford, NCThe in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.Jul 10, 2009 · N357CA · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Colt, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground during an aerial application flight.Jun 20, 2006 · N2292J · DestroyedNTSB LAX05LA100Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Firebaugh, CAthe 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.Feb 18, 2005 · N4009M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Helena, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.Jun 13, 2000 · N3096Z · DestroyedNTSB ATL98RA099Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationAyres S2R-T34 · San Jose Del, ColombiaJul 27, 1998 · N3090M · DestroyedNTSB FTW97FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Corning, ARThe 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 published service bulletin on the airframe.Jun 14, 1997 · N3103D · DestroyedNTSB FTW96LA349Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · W. Helena, ARThe 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 attempt to avoid the collision.Aug 17, 1996 · N3095X · DestroyedNTSB LAX95LA154Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Stanfield, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for, and clearance from, obstacles while conducting simulated aerial application operations.Apr 6, 1995 · N3105B · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA118Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Elaine, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.Apr 5, 1994 · N3094F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91DPG05Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Wheatley, ARThe failure of the flagman to follow established procedures.May 2, 1991 · N4015Z · Minor damageNTSB MIA90FA190Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Thornton, MSThe improper drilling of a hole in the spar cap by a mechanic resulting in the initiation of fatigue cracking in the spar cap and subsequent failure of the spar cap and inflight separation of the wing.Sep 26, 1990 · N4017B · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2RT34 · Jordan Valley, ORWitnesses observed at acft make a 2-5 foot pass over water going north, a 180 degree turn and a 2 foot AGL run to south. The acfts left main landing gear touched water bouncing the right wing on water. Acft pitched up, rolled inverted and crashed on south…Jun 30, 1986 · N4013D · Destroyed