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December 4, 2017 · Cessna 402 C · N2748Y
Hyannis, MA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 4, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hyannis, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 402 C (1979)
Tail Number
N2748Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA071
According to the pilot, he took off at night, and during the initial climb about 800ft above the ground, the airplane ran into a flock of birds. The pilot declared an emergency with the tower and landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wind screen and the windscreen 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
Encounter with a flock of birds during takeoff at night, resulting in multiple bird strikes and structural damage.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he took off at night, and during the initial climb about 800ft above the ground, the airplane ran into a flock of birds. The pilot declared an emergency with the tower and landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wind screen and the windscreen 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 Time17:25 EST
Nearest AirportBarnstable Muni-Boardman/Polan (0nm NNE)
Runway06
Runway Length5425 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 402 C
Tail NumberN2748Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520-VB · Reciprocating · 325 | Cont Motor · TSIO-520-VB · Reciprocating · 325
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.46 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC