THRUSH S2R-H80
Hawkinsville, GA — September 3, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 3, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20LA306 |
| Event ID | 20200903X00132 |
| Location | Hawkinsville, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.19528, -83.47583 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | THRUSH |
| Model | S2R-H80 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an antenna tower while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight while flying directly toward the sun.
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.