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November 6, 2015 · Cessna 525 A · N525DY
Monroeville, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 6, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Monroeville, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 525 A (1999)
Tail Number
N525DY
Operator
Execuflight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA078
The pilot reported that while climbing through 3000 feet mean sea level (MSL), a flock of birds was seen immediately in front of the airplane. The pilot reported that about 1 second after seeing the flock of birds, a single bird impacted the leading edge of the right wing. The pilot returned to the departure airfield and landed without further incident. A post-accident examination of the wreckage revealed substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
An inadvertent collision with a bird during takeoff enroute climb, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while climbing through 3000 feet mean sea level (MSL), a flock of birds was seen immediately in front of the airplane. The pilot reported that about 1 second after seeing the flock of birds, a single bird impacted the leading edge of the right wing. The pilot returned to the departure airfield and landed without further incident. A post-accident examination of the wreckage revealed substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 CST
Nearest AirportMonroe County (0nm NE)
Runway21
Runway Length6028 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 525 A
Tail NumberN525DY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorExecuflight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsWilliams · FJ-44-1A · Turbofan · 1900 | Williams · FJ-44-1A · Turbofan · 1900
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 44 · Second Class · None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 50
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC