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September 9, 2004 · Cessna 182H · N8463S

Nashua, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Nashua, NH
Aircraft
Cessna 182H
Tail Number
N8463S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC04LA212

The pilot completing a local sunset flight, and was returning to the airport at night. While the airplane was in the landing flare, it struck eight geese. The pilot was able to complete the landing; however, both wings sustained substantial damage.

NTSB Probable Cause

An in flight collision with birds while landing. A factor was the night conditions.

Full Narrative

On September 9, 2004, at 1937 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182H, N8463S, was substantially damaged while landing at Boire Field (ASH), Nashua, New Hampshire. The certificated private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that after completing a local "sunset" flight, he was cleared to land on runway 32 at ASH. During the landing flare, about 500 feet beyond the approach end of the runway, the airplane struck eight geese. The pilot was able to complete the landing; however, both wings sustained substantial damage. The reported weather at ASH, at 1950, was: wind from 190 degrees at 10 knots; visibility 7 miles; broken ceiling at 2,400 feet; overcast ceiling at 3,000 feet; temperature 78 degrees F.; dew point 73 degrees F.; altimeter 29.83 inches Hg. Review of U.S. Naval Observatory data revealed that the sunset occurred at 1906, and the end of civil twilight was 1934.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:37 EDT
Nearest AirportBoire Field (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length5501 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182H
Tail NumberN8463S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind190° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2400 ft
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data