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July 23, 2017 · Cirrus Design SR22 NO Series · N831SR

Edgartown, MA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Edgartown, MA
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR22 NO Series (2007)
Tail Number
N831SR
Operator
Skyline Flight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA429

The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll, multiple geese flew across the runway. One goose struck the propeller, and another struck the windshield. Subsequently, the airplane yawed to the right into tall grass, and the airplane then spun 180° and came to rest with the landing gear sheared off. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. 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 the takeoff roll, multiple geese flew across the runway. One goose struck the propeller and another struck the windshield. Subsequently, the airplane yawed to the right, into tall grass and the airplane spun 180°, coming to rest with the landing gear sheared off. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:35 EDT
Nearest AirportKatama Airpark (0nm NNE)
Runway06
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus Design SR22 NO Series
Tail NumberN831SR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkyline Flight
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-550-N · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingOvercast 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.77 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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