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August 28, 2010 · Piper PA-15 · N4579H
Duvall, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Duvall, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-15
Tail Number
N4579H
Operator
Petersen Rodger E
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA434
The pilot reported that following departure he proceeded to practice maneuvers in the local area. According to the pilot no mechanical malfunctions occurred during flight. After flying about 45 minutes and during a turn, a brown bird suddenly appeared in the upper right corner of the windshield and collided with the airplane. A portion of the windshield broke out and the pilot lost partial control. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude and he made a forced landing in an open field. During rollout on uneven terrain the landing gear separated from the fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that prior to taking off for a personal flight he added 6 gallons of fuel to the airplane. This was adequate for several hours of flying. Thereafter, he proceeded to practice maneuvers in the local area. According to the pilot, no mechanical malfunctions occurred during flight. After flying about 45 minutes and during a turn, a brown bird suddenly appeared in the upper right corner of the windshield. It collided with the airplane. A portion of the windshield broke out, and the pilot lost partial control. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude, and he made a forced landing in an open field. During rollout on uneven terrain the landing gear separated from the fuselage, which was bent.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-15
Tail NumberN4579H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPetersen Rodger E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-145B SERIES · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Weather SourcePILO