Aviation accident FTW96LA341

Name: aviation accident: Ayres S-2R near WHARTON (1996-08-12)
Start: 1996-08-12
Location: WHARTON, TX, USA

NONE · Ayres S-2R · 1996-08-12 · WHARTON, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW96LA341
Event ID: 20001208X06495
Type: Accident
Date: 1996-08-12
Location: WHARTON, TX, USA
Coordinates: 29.310005, -96.08921

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Ayres
Model: S-2R
Registration: N3084X
FAR Part: 137
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

total loss of engine power due to a fractured torque sensor shaft. Factors relating to the accident were: the obstructions (fence and trees) in the emergency landing area.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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