ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 215371
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| Date: | Thursday 6 September 2018 |
| Time: | 18:25 UTC |
| Type: |  Rockwell S-2R Thrush Commander |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | C-FPOS |
| MSN: | 1777R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | nr Cupar, SK -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
A privately registered Ayres S-2R agricultural aircraft, was on a local flight near Cupar, SK with only the pilot on board. After completing a pass over a wheat field, the aircraft was slow to respond to elevator input and collided with a tractor that was parked in the field. The aircraft struck
the tractor with the right main landing gear, then landed under control in the field ahead. The aircraft came to a rest in an upright position. The pilot was not injured, however the aircraft sustained substantial damage. Reportedly, the aircraft flew next to a tree line and encountered
some turbulent air.
Sources:
TSB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Sep-2018 18:40 | harro | Added |
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