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March 24, 2017 · Cessna 550 Citation I · N551BC
Salt Lake City, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 550 Citation I (1979)
Tail Number
N551BC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA207
The pilot reported that, during approach, a goose struck the airplane's left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot continued the approach and landed without further incident. A postaccident examination revealed that the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during approach a goose struck the airplane's left horizontal stabilizer. The airplane continued the approach and landed without further incident. A post-accident examination revealed the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:47 MDT
Nearest AirportSalt Lake City Intl (1nm NW)
Runway16R
Runway Length12000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 550 Citation I
Tail NumberN551BC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · JT15D-4 · Turbofan · 2500 | Pratt & Whitney Canada · JT15D-4 · Turbofan · 2500
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Crew 4None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 32 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC