Ayres S2R-T34/510 accident near Sarapiqui, Cs, November 1, 2003
On November 1, 2003 at about 2:30 pm local time, a Ayres S2R-T34/510, registered TIAYE, was substantially damaged in an accident near Sarapiqui. It was an aerial application (crop spraying) flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person had minor injuries. 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
- November 1, 2003 · about 2:30 pm local time
- Place
- Sarapiqui, CS · map
- Type
- Accident · collision on the ground
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Ayres S2R-T34/510
- Registration
- TIAYE · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Aerial application (crop spraying) flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: Sarapiqui
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 310° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 26,000 ft; a few clouds at 2,500 ft
- Temperature: 86°F (30°C), dew point 73°F (23°C)
- Altimeter: 29.85 inHg
- Observation at 8:00 am from MRLM
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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