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April 19, 2010 · True Flight Holdings AA-5B · N969SH
Muskegon, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Muskegon, MI
Aircraft
True Flight Holdings AA-5B
Tail Number
N969SH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA209
The pilot reported that he was in cruise flight at 2,500 feet above mean sea level and was flying with an airspeed of about 120 knots. He saw a goose pass from left to right just above the engine cowl. The airplane sustained substantial damage when the bird struck the right wing. He declared an emergency to an air traffic controller and diverted to an airport. He stated that the smell of fuel was present during the emergency landing and that he landed without further incident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was in cruise at 2,500 feet above mean sea level and was flying with an airspeed of about 120 knots. He saw a goose pass from left to right just above the engine cowl. The airplane sustained substantial damage when the bird struck the right wing. He declared an emergency to an air traffic controller and diverted to an airport. He stated that the smell of fuel was present during the emergency landing and he landed without further incident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMuskegon County Airport (10nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTrue Flight Holdings AA-5B
Tail NumberN969SH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 34 C
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC