Ayres S2R-T34 accident near San Jose Del, CO, July 27, 1998
On July 27, 1998 at about 7:05 pm local time, a Ayres S2R-T34, registered N3090M, was destroyed in an accident near San Jose Del. It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 27, 1998 · about 7:05 pm local time
- Place
- San Jose Del, Colombia
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Ayres S2R-T34
- Registration
- N3090M · no longer on the register · serial T34-070DC
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 5,465 hours
- Last inspection: approved inspection programme, July 21, 1998; 10 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 6,000 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: SJE OF at 6:00 pm
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds
- Temperature: 84°F (29°C), dew point 70°F (21°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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