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October 27, 2014 · Cessna 510 · N510PT
Faribault, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Faribault, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 510 (2008)
Tail Number
N510PT
Operator
Poet
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA041
The pilot and four passengers were on a cross-country flight. When they were about 15 miles from their destination airport descending to land, the pilot saw a flock of geese. The pilot reported that he did not have time to avoid the birds and there was an impact. After the collision, the pilot made a normal approach and landing at the destination airport. An examination of the airplane revealed that a goose impacted the radome and bulkhead, resulting in substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate - C
Full Narrative
The pilot and four passengers were on a cross-country flight. When they were about 15 miles from their destination airport descending to land, the pilot saw a flock of geese. The pilot reported that he did not have time to avoid the birds and there was an impact. After the collision, the pilot made a normal approach and landing at the destination airport. An examination of the airplane revealed that a goose impacted the radome and bulkhead, resulting in substantial damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportFaribault Municipal Airport (15nm SW)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 510
Tail NumberN510PT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPoet
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · PW615F-A · Turbofan · 1460 | P&W Canada · PW615F-A · Turbofan · 1460
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 30 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time17:30
Weather SourcePILO