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June 5, 2009 · Cessna 550 · N73HH
Sellersburg, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Sellersburg, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 550
Tail Number
N73HH
Operator
M & L Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA418
The pilot stated that a large bird struck the nose of the airplane during its initial climb. The flight was about 1 mile north of the airport, 1,000 feet above ground level, at the time. The pilot elected to continue the approximately 20-minute flight to the intended destination, and the flight was completed without further incident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. A postaccident examination revealed impact damage to the nosecone and underlying airframe support structure.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that a large bird struck the nose of the airplane during initial climb after takeoff. The flight was about 1 mile north of the airport, 1,000 feet above ground level, at the time. The pilot elected to continue the approximate 20-minute flight to the intended destination, and the flight was completed without further incident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. A post accident examination revealed impact damage to the nose cone and underlying airframe support structure.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportClark Regional (1nm)
Runway36
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 550
Tail NumberN73HH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorM & L Airways
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · JT15D-4 · Turbofan · 0 | P&W Canada · JT15D-4 · Turbofan · 0
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time20:25
Weather SourcePILO