N61373 is a 1996 Ayres S2R-T34. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 1 seat, powered by a P&W PT6A SER rated at 750 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Corcoran, CA. Its restricted airworthiness certificate was issued in May 1996. It has been registered to its current owner since Oct 2018. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 30 years old
- 1 of 85 Ayres S2R-T34
2018
1996
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The pilot reported that the airplane’s hopper had been loaded with 300 gallons of water. During the takeoff roll, the airplane did not accelerate as expected so he initiated the emergency dump procedure to jettison the water. The airplane became airborne and the pilot maintained a high angle of attack to climb over trees near the end of the runway. The airplane subsequently experienced an aerodynamic stall, descended into an adjacent field, and impacted terrain. The left wing, right aileron, and elevator sustained substantial damage. The pilot said he suspected the airplane performance was affected by density altitude and he reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
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