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November 19, 2017 · Cessna 172M M · N9678Q
Chico, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 2017
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Chico, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M M (1975)
Tail Number
N9678Q
Operator
Northgate Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA048
The flight instructor reported that, during the instructional night, cross-country flight, while in level flight about 3,500 ft, a bird struck the airplane and went through the windscreen. The airplane returned to the airport without further incident. Postaccident examination revealed that the windscreen sustained substantial damage. 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)-Ability to respond/compensate - C
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that during the instructional night cross country flight, while in level flight about 3,500 ft, a bird struck the airplane and went through the windscreen. The airplane returned to the airport without further incident. A postaccident examination revealed that the windscreen sustained substantial damage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M M
Tail NumberN9678Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNorthgate Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 75 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 32 C
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time14:47
Weather SourceWFAC