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June 22, 2015 · Cessna 172 S · N5210A
Upperville, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Upperville, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2002)
Tail Number
N5210A
Operator
Aviation Adventures
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA241
According to the student pilot, while flying en route to his home airport, the airplane sustained a bird strike to the right wing. The student pilot reported that he checked the flight controls and engine performance, and made the decision to continue the flight to his destination. He reported that during the approach he noticed that it took an abnormal amount of left aileron to maintain level flight; however, he landed the airplane without further incident. A subsequent examination of the airplane revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to flight that would have prevented normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, while flying en route to his home airport, the airplane sustained a bird strike to the right wing. The student pilot reported that he checked the flight controls and engine performance, and made the decision to continue the flight to his destination. He reported that during the approach he noticed that it took an abnormal amount of left aileron to maintain level flight; however, he landed the airplane without further incident. A subsequent examination of the airplane revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to flight that would have prevented normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN5210A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation Adventures
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 9 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC