Ayres S2R-T15 N1950J
4 August 1993 · Louise, Mississippi, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 4 August 1993 at about 19:30 local time, a Ayres S2R-T15 registered N1950J, operated by Pruden, Larry J., was involved in an accident near Louise, Mississippi, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 19:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Louise, Mississippi, United States
- Coordinates
- 32.9808, -90.5894
- Aircraft
- Ayres S2R-T15
- Registration
- N1950J
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Pruden, Larry J.
- Operating rule
- Part 137: Agricultural
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial Application
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- MIA93LA169
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT STATED HE WAS TAKING OFF FROM A ROAD EN ROUTE TO PERFORM AERIAL APPLICATION. THE WIND WAS FROM THE LEFT REAR AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS AND DURING THE TAKEOFF HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE LEFT AND THE LEFT WING HIT A UTILITY POLE.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Ayres S2R accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 1993 | Ayres S2R-T34 | Weiner, Arkansas, United States | Johnson, William W. | No injuries | - |
| 15 Jul 1993 | Ayres S2R-T34 | Buckeye, Arizona, United States | Pierce Aviation | Minor injuries | - |
| 28 Jul 1993 | Ayres S2R | Stratford, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 Jun 1994 | Ayres S2R | Burley, Idaho, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Mar 1992 | Ayres S2R-T34 | Wright, Arkansas, United States | AG Air Incorporated | Serious injuries | - |
| 2 Jul 1992 | Ayres S2R-T11 | Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States | JAY H. Harmon | Serious injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 1993 | Piper PA-28-161 | Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 23 May 1993 | Beechcraft F33A | Oxford, Mississippi, United States | Hunter, Charles B. | Serious injuries | - |
| 15 Jul 1993 | Mooney M20-J | Jackson, Mississippi, United States | Gray, Thomas W. | Fatal | 1 |
| 12 Sep 1993 | Cessna 172H | Liberty, Mississippi, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 27 Apr 1993 | Smith FW2C80TD | Lucedale, Mississippi, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 6 Jan 1993 | Cessna 150H | Holly Springs, Mississippi, United States | Shaw, George B. | Serious injuries | - |