No fatalities

Ayres S2R T34 accident at Lenore, ID, 12 Jun 2020

Lenore, ID, United States

On June 12, 2020, an Ayres S2R T34 operated by CJ Air LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Lenore, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Causes

Pilot

Other contributing factors

Awareness of condition

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Jun 2020 Ayres S2R T34 accident near Lenore, ID?

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Jun 2020 Ayres S2R T34 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Jun 2020 involved an Ayres S2R T34, operated by CJ Air LLC, at Lenore, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike.