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November 5, 2008 · Cessna 172F · N5556R
Hutchinson, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 5, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hutchinson, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 172F
Tail Number
N5556R
Operator
Walling Stephen L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA053
The pilot reported that the airplane he was flying impacted a bird during landing while on a local flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane he was flying impacted a bird during landing while on a local flight. He said that he was at 50 feet above ground, 100 feet from the approach end of the runway, descending at 300 feet per minute, and was at 80 mph when the airplane’s right wing impacted the bird. The right wing lost lift. He stated that he applied full left rudder, full left aileron, and full engine power. He said that he landed with "moderate impact" on the main landing gear.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:35 CST
Nearest AirportHutchinson Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172F
Tail NumberN5556R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWalling Stephen L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind140° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 55
Altimeter29.69 inHg
Observation Time23:34
Weather SourceWFAC