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June 10, 2009 · Cessna 172RG · N6393R
Brownwood, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 10, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Brownwood, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N6393R
Operator
Curry Harvey R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA365
The private pilot reported that he was on the left downwind leg of a traffic pattern when a large buzzard struck the leading edge of the single-engine airplane's left wing. The pilot reported that there were no difficulties maintaining control of the airplane and that he was able to make a normal landing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the wing's rib structure.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot was on a left downwind of a traffic pattern when a large "buzzard" struck the leading edge of the single-engine airplane's left wing. The pilot reported that there were no difficulties maintaining control of the airplane and he was able to make a normal landing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the wing's rib structure.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBrownwood (0nm)
Runway17
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN6393R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCurry Harvey R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0