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November 17, 1992 · Cessna 172M · N4324R
Vancouver, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Vancouver, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N4324R
Operator
Tabooma Flyers
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA93LA024
THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 172 WAS PERFORMING NIGHT LANDINGS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN HIS NIGHT CURRENCY. HE HAD MOMENTARILY DEPARTED THE PATTERN, AND THEN REENTERED ON A 45 DEGREE ENTRY FOR DOWNWIND, IN ORDER TO PRACTICE A PATTERN ENTRY AT NIGHT. JUST PRIOR TO TURNING DOWNWIND, THE PILOT SAW CANADIAN GEESE ILLUMINATED IN THE AIRCRAFT'S LANDING LIGHT. ABOUT ONE SECOND LATER ONE GOOSE CAME THROUGH THE WINDSCREEN, AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER GOOSE IMPACTED THE LEFT WING.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO SEE BIRDS DUE TO DARKNESS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 172 WAS PERFORMING NIGHT LANDINGS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN HIS NIGHT CURRENCY. HE HAD MOMENTARILY DEPARTED THE PATTERN, AND THEN REENTERED ON A 45 DEGREE ENTRY FOR DOWNWIND, IN ORDER TO PRACTICE A PATTERN ENTRY AT NIGHT. JUST PRIOR TO TURNING DOWNWIND, THE PILOT SAW CANADIAN GEESE ILLUMINATED IN THE AIRCRAFT'S LANDING LIGHT. ABOUT ONE SECOND LATER ONE GOOSE CAME THROUGH THE WINDSCREEN, AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER GOOSE IMPACTED THE LEFT WING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 PST
Nearest AirportPearson Airpark (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN4324R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTabooma Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind260° @ 2 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO