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October 2, 2005 · Cessna 172N · N952AC
Punta Gorda, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Punta Gorda, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N952AC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA06CA009
The pilot stated that when the flight was approximately two to three nautical miles north of the Charlotte County Airport, a brown bird appeared to his left on a collision course. He banked to the left in an attempt to avoid a collision but heard a "crash." He noted damage to the right horizontal stabilizer; rudder and pitch control were affected. He proceeded to the destination airport and landed uneventfully.
NTSB Probable Cause
The in-flight collision with a bird resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
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Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportCharlotte County (2nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN952AC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0