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March 20, 2015 · Embraer EMB 145LR LR · N625AE

Springfield, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 20, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (53 uninjured)
Location
Springfield, MO
Aircraft
Embraer EMB 145LR LR (1999)
Tail Number
N625AE
Operator
American Eagle Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA15CA108

On March 19, 2015, about 2015 central standard time, Envoy Air flight 3033, an Embraer 145LR, N625AE, experienced a bird strike while on approach to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), Springfield, Missouri. According to the operator, the airplane struck a large bird while the flight was at 4,000 feet mean sea level and being vectored to land on runway 2. The flight crew reported no warnings or adverse flight characteristics and subsequently conducted an uneventful landing. After landing, inspection of the airplane and subsequent maintenance examination revealed substantial damage to the radome, right wing, right horizontal stabilizer and right engine. There were no injuries to the passengers or crew onboard.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment - C

Full Narrative

On March 19, 2015, about 2015 central standard time, Envoy Air flight 3033, an Embraer 145LR, N625AE, experienced a bird strike while on approach to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), Springfield, Missouri. According to the operator, the airplane struck a large bird while the flight was at 4,000 feet mean sea level and being vectored to land on runway 2. The flight crew reported no warnings or adverse flight characteristics and subsequently conducted an uneventful landing. After landing, inspection of the airplane and subsequent maintenance examination revealed substantial damage to the radome, right wing, right horizontal stabilizer and right engine. There were no injuries to the passengers or crew onboard.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEmbraer EMB 145LR LR
Tail NumberN625AE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Eagle Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsAllison · AE3007C SER · Turboprop · 7426 | Allison · AE3007C SER · Turboprop · 7426
Seats50

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (53 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured53
Total53
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 30 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDusk
Wind320° @ 14 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 48
Altimeter29.62 inHg
Observation Time01:16
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data