# NTSB Accident WPR12CA403
> **AYRES CORPORATION S2R-R1340** · 2012-09-07 · Brawley, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR12CA403
- **Event ID:** 20120906X33200
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-09-07
- **Location:** Brawley, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.067501, -115.408607
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AYRES CORPORATION
- **Model:** S2R-R1340
- **Registration:** N4020A
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff in high temperatures with a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare.

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