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April 21, 2014 · Piper PA 28-181 181 · N405S
Put In Bay, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Put In Bay, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA 28-181 181 (1986)
Tail Number
N405S
Operator
Griffing Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA209
The pilot and three passengers were on a short cross-country flight. As they approached their destination airport and while on final approach, the airplane collided with a goose. The pilot was able to land the airplane uneventfully. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the outer section of the right wing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate - C
Full Narrative
The pilot and three passengers were on a short cross-country flight. As they approached their destination airport and while on final approach, the airplane collided with a goose. The pilot was able to land the airplane uneventfully. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the outer section of the right wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 EDT
Nearest Airport1nm SSW
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 28-181 181
Tail NumberN405S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGriffing Flying Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 45 C
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time11:33
Weather SourceWFAC