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February 20, 2017 · Piper PA 28R 201 · N962WW
Phoenix, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 20, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA 28R 201 (2000)
Tail Number
N962WW
Operator
Westwind Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA161
The flight instructor reported that, while performing maneuvers about 800 ft above the ground, a bird impacted the left wing. He added that he returned to the airport without further incident. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, while performing maneuvers about 800 ft above the ground, a bird impacted the left wing. He added that he returned to the airport without further incident. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The flight instructor did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 28R 201
Tail NumberN962WW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestwind Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO360-C1C6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 49 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 46
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC