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December 13, 2013 · Piper PA 28R-200 200 · N66CS
Bowling Green, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 13, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bowling Green, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA 28R-200 200 (1973)
Tail Number
N66CS
Operator
Eagle Air Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA088
The pilot was practicing 180-degree, power off landings. During a full power climb out, approximately 100 feet above the ground, a large bird flew in front of the airplane, from north to south. The bird and the leading edge of the left wing collided in flight. The pilot landed the airplane without further incident. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Contributed to outcome - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was practicing 180-degree, power off landings. During a full power climb out, approximately 100 feet above the ground, a large bird flew in front of the airplane, from north to south. The bird and the leading edge of the left wing collided in flight. The pilot landed the airplane without further incident. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EST
Nearest AirportWood County Airport (1nm)
Runway28
Runway Length4199 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 28R-200 200
Tail NumberN66CS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEagle Air Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0-360-C1C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 10 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC