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April 24, 2017 · Beech 99 A · N899CZ
Waukesha, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 24, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Waukesha, WI
Aircraft
Beech 99 A
Tail Number
N899CZ
Operator
Freight Runners Express
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA244
The pilot flying the airplane reported that, during an instrument flight rules instructional flight, the airplane was established on a very high frequency omnidirectional range approach. The pilot reported that, during the approach, he observed a large bird dive into the airplane's nose section. The pilot recalled that there was no time to react between the initial observation and impact. He terminated the training flight and landed the airplane as soon as practical and without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage frame. The pilot 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)-Ability to respond/compensate - C
Full Narrative
The pilot in command (PIC) of the airplane reported that during an instrument flight rules instructional flight, the airplane was established on a very high frequency omnidirectional range approach. The PIC reported that during the approach he observed a large bird that dove into the nose section of the airplane. The PIC recalled that there wasn't any reaction time between the initial observation and impact. He terminated the training flight and landed the airplane as soon as practical and without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage frame. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:25 CDT
Nearest AirportWaukesha County (8nm NNW)
Runway18
Runway Length5849 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 99 A
Tail NumberN899CZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFreight Runners Express
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-28 · Turboprop · 680 | Pratt & Whitney · PT6A-28 · Turboprop · 680
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 24 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time17:24
Weather SourceWFAC