World War II era vintage Vultee BT 13 Makes Emergency Landing on Hwy 19 in Upson County

On July 17,2026 at just after 1:00 pm a World War II era vintage Vultee BT 13 A aircraft landed on Hwy 19 south near John B Gordon Road, inn Upson County. This location is approximately 5 1/2 miles south of Thomaston. The aircraft landed after experiencing mechanical problems. It was en route from Punta Gorda Florida to a vintage airshow in Oshkosh Wisconsin.

There were no injuries and the aircraft was easily pushed out of the roadway by Deputy’s on the scene.

A crew from Atlanta air recovery responded and loaded the plane onto a trailer by using a crane. The plane has been taken to an airport in Taylor County for repairs.

Dan Kilgore, Sheriff