Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control due to a blown tire, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
NTSB analysis
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.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR21LA162 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 17, 2021
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Hermiston, Oregon
- Nearest airport
- Hermiston Muni (HRI)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Thrush Aircraft Llc S2R-T660
- N-number
- N51080
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2020
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 137 (agricultural)
- Purpose of flight
- Aerial application
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.