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April 17, 2021 · Thrush Aircraft S2R-T660 NO Series · N51080
Hermiston, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hermiston, OR
Aircraft
Thrush Aircraft S2R-T660 NO Series (2020)
Tail Number
N51080
Operator
K2 Aerial Application
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA162
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the takeoff roll, the left main landing gear tire failed. The airplane veered left, exited the runway and impacted terrain. The right wing and the engine truss sustained substantial damage. The pilot added that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control due to a blown tire, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the takeoff roll, the left main landing gear tire failed. The airplane veered left, exited the runway and impacted terrain. The right wing and the engine truss sustained substantial damage. The pilot added that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest AirportHermiston Muni (0nm E)
Runway05/2
Runway Length4501 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftThrush Aircraft S2R-T660 NO Series
Tail NumberN51080
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorK2 Aerial Application
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6-67AG · Turboprop · 1350
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC