No fatalities

AYRES CORPORATION S2R-T34 accident at Three Rocks, CA, 1 Sept 2023

Three Rocks, CA, United States

On September 1, 2023, an AYRES CORPORATION S2R-T34 was involved in an aviation accident near Three Rocks, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The airplane’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. 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 airplane’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Airspeed — Not attained/maintainedCapability exceededPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Sept 2023 AYRES CORPORATION S2R-T34 accident near Three Rocks, CA?

The airplane’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Sept 2023 AYRES CORPORATION S2R-T34 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Sept 2023 involved an AYRES CORPORATION S2R-T34, at Three Rocks, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The airplane’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.