On April 8, 2004, an Ayres S2R-T34 (registration N2320T) was involved in an aviation accident near Friona, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing factors were prevailing crosswind, rain, and the restricted vision from water on the windscreen, and a vehicle parked near the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot with 15,798 hours reported losing visibility after moving the propeller condition lever to BETA during landing roll, resulting in the airplane veering left off runway 22 and striking a tractor.
Incident Overview
A pilot with 15,798 flight hours experienced a loss of visibility during the landing roll on runway 22. The pilot reported that after moving the propeller condition lever to the BETA position, visibility was lost. Subsequently, the wind pushed the airplane off the left side of the runway.
Attempted Go-Around
As the pilot attempted to execute a go-around, the left wing of the aircraft struck a tractor located approximately 40 feet left of the runway.
Weather Conditions
The pilot reported wind from the northwest at 17 knots with moderate rain at the time of the event.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 8 Apr 2004 Ayres S2R-T34 accident near Friona, TX?
A pilot with 15,798 hours reported losing visibility after moving the propeller condition lever to BETA during landing roll, resulting in the airplane veering left off runway 22 and striking a tractor.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Apr 2004 Ayres S2R-T34 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Apr 2004 involved an Ayres S2R-T34, registration N2320T, at Friona, TX.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing factors were prevailing crosswind, rain, and the restricted vision from water on the windscreen, and a vehicle parked near the runway.
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