THRUSH AIRCRAFT INC S2R
Lazbuddie, TX — June 23, 2016
Event Information
| Date | June 23, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA332 |
| Event ID | 20160627X95450 |
| Location | Lazbuddie, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.45639, -102.55611 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | THRUSH AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | S2R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAWN |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to avoid the metering loop pole during an aerial application.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that on his first spray pass of a cornfield during an aerial application, he misjudged the distance of the airplane to a metering loop pole. The right wing of the airplane impacted the metering loop pole, which resulted in damage to the right wing.
The pilot further reported that he decided to land to evaluate the damage and that the subsequent landing was uneventful.
The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.