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March 6, 2009 · Cessna 172P · N6089K
Cleveland, MS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cleveland, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N6089K
Operator
Delta State University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA195
The pilot stated that as he initiated a descent at night, 10 to 12 miles northeast of the destination airport, he heard a "loud bang" and felt the airplane shake. Both he and the flight instructor agreed that the engine gauges and flight instruments indicated normal operation, and no changes to the flight characteristics were noted. The strobe lights and navigation lights were on before the "loud bang" was heard; however, they had not yet turned on the landing lights. Upon landing and further examination of the airplane, blood and feathers were observed on the right wing, and substantial damage was incurred to the main spar and leading edge of the right wing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
As a descent was initiated 10 to 12 miles northeast of the destination airport, a "loud bang" was heard by both the private pilot and the flight instructor, and they felt the airplane, a Cessna 172P, shake. Both pilots agreed that the engine gauges and flight instruments indicated normal operation, and no changes to the flight characteristics were noted. The strobe lights and navigation lights were on before the "loud bang" was heard; however, they had not yet turned on the landing lights. Upon landing and further examination of the airplane, blood and feathers were observed on the right wing, and substantial damage was incurred to the main spar and leading edge of the right wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 CST
Nearest AirportCleveland Municipal Airport (12nm)
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN6089K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDelta State University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 21 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind187° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:53
Weather SourceWFAC