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May 11, 2013 · Piper PA-44-180T · N8390K
Loxahatchee, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Loxahatchee, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-44-180T
Tail Number
N8390K
Operator
424 Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA240
According to the pilot, while at an altitude of 1,700 feet mean sea level, a large bird struck the right horizontal stabilizer, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot declared an emergency, diverted, and landed the airplane without further incident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while en route to the destination airport at an altitude of 1,700 feet, a large bird struck the right horizontal stabilizer resulting in substantial damage. The pilot declared an emergency, diverted, and landed the airplane without further incident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:05 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-44-180T
Tail NumberN8390K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator424 Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TO-360SER · Reciprocating · 180 | Lycoming · LTO-360SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 40 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time15:51
Weather SourcePILO