N797RTHINE T L/JOHNSON R BUSH WACKER2021-04-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

HINE T L/JOHNSON R BUSH WACKERS/N: 021150

Summary

On April 16, 2021, a Hine T L/johnson R BUSH WACKER (N797RT) was involved in an incident near Thomaston, GA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A loss of directional control upon landing for reasons that could not be determined as a result of a delayed report. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to continue a flight with an unknown airworthiness issue.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA352. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N797RT.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 16, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA352
Location
Thomaston, GA
Event ID
20210908103820
Coordinates
32.955003, -84.264086
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A loss of directional control upon landing for reasons that could not be determined as a result of a delayed report. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to continue a flight with an unknown airworthiness issue.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HINE T L/JOHNSON R
Serial Number
021150
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
BUSH WACKERFEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
BUSH WACKER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HILDERBRAND TERRY
Address
1511 PETERSON BLVD
City
LODGEPOLE
State / Zip Code
NE 69149-2584
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA352