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March 13, 2018 · Aeropro Cz Eurofox LSA NO Series · N989G
Punta Gorda, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Punta Gorda, FL
Aircraft
Aeropro Cz Eurofox LSA NO Series (2007)
Tail Number
N989G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA162
The pilot reported that, during the approach to land, a turkey vulture impacted the airplane's front windshield. After the impact, he declared an emergency and landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the front windshield. 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 approach to land a "turkey vulture (bird)", impacted the airplane's front windshield. After the impact, an emergency was declared, and the airplane landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the front windshield. 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 Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPunta Gorda (0nm W)
Runway04
Runway Length7193 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeropro Cz Eurofox LSA NO Series
Tail NumberN989G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912UL · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 8 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 30 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC