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Ayres S2R-T Turbo Thrush

Loss of Control on Take-off – Ayres S2R-T Turbo Thrush near Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia – November 4, 2024

  • Status: preliminary
  • Aerial work
  • Agricultural

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Ayres S2R-T Turbo Thrush
  • Occupants 1 on board No fatalities recorded
  • Aircraft Substantial Damage to the aircraft
  • Phase Take-off Aerial work
  • Investigation Preliminary ATSB

Flight path

Schematic, not to scale

  1. Departed Geraldton Aerodrome, WA
  2. Accident site 75 km from Geraldton Aerodrome, WA About 5:00pm

What happened

  • Environmental factors: Crosswinds, runway conditions (e.g., slippery surface), and other environmental factors that might have affected the aircraft's handling.
  • Aircraft factors: Any potential mechanical malfunctions or maintenance issues that could have contributed to the loss of control.
  • Pilot factors: Pilot experience and decision-making during the take-off.

Occurrence data

DateMonday 4 November 2024
Time5:00pm
AircraftAyres S2R-T Turbo Thrush
FlightAerial work
DepartedGeraldton Aerodrome, WA
Phase of flightTake-off
Location75 km from Geraldton Aerodrome, WA
DamageSubstantial
Occupants1
Fatalities0
InvestigationAustralian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)
StatusPreliminary
Published4 November 2024
Updated11 November 2024