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March 25, 2008 · Piper PA-34-200T · N767PD
North Canton, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 25, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
North Canton, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-200T
Tail Number
N767PD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA095
The airplane received substantial damage on impact with a bird identified as a Common Loon (Gavia immer) during approach to runway 23. The pilot reported that the right wing of the airplane struck the bird during the downwind leg of the approach at 1,700 feet mean sea level and 120 knots. The right wing was crushed inward and wrinkled at the impact location. The airplane landed without further incident. The average weight of the Common Loon is 132 ounces.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Not specified - C
Full Narrative
The airplane received substantial damage on impact with a bird identified as a Common Loon (Gavia immer) during approach to runway 23. The pilot reported that the right wing of the airplane struck the bird during the downwind leg of the approach at 1,700 feet mean sea level and 120 knots. The right wing was crushed inward and wrinkled at the impact location. The airplane landed without further incident. The average weight of the Common Loon is 132 ounces.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:49 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-200T
Tail NumberN767PD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-G · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class
Crew 2Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO