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October 21, 2006 · Cessna 210E · N4942U
Friday Harbor, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Friday Harbor, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 210E
Tail Number
N4942U
Operator
Bernard D Johnstron
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA015
After taking off on Runway 16 and climbing through 300 feet, the airplane suddenly yawed to the right. Subsequently the pilot determined that he had experienced a bird strike, prompting him to gain altitude before circling to the right and landing uneventfully on Runway 16. The airplane's right forward wing spar, about 1 foot inboard from the right wing tip, had sustained substantial damage as a result of the bird strike. As a result of the bird not being detected prior to its impact with the airplane, the pilot did not take evasive action to avoid a collision with the bird.
NTSB Probable Cause
An in-flight collision with a bird during takeoff.
Full Narrative
After taking off on Runway 16 and climbing through 300 feet, the airplane suddenly yawed to the right. Subsequently the pilot determined that he had experienced a bird strike, prompting him to gain altitude before circling to the right and landing uneventfully on Runway 16. The airplane's right forward wing spar, about 1 foot inboard from the right wing tip, had sustained substantial damage as a result of the bird strike.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210E
Tail NumberN4942U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBernard D Johnstron
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO520A · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0