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May 28, 2018 · Cirrus Design SR22 Undesignat · N269DW
Cedar Key, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cedar Key, FL
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR22 Undesignat (2006)
Tail Number
N269DW
Operator
Fly Up
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA308
According to the pilot, during initial climb, about 90 ft above ground level, the airplane flew through a flock of canary-size birds. He reported that, after the bird strikes, the airplane continued to climb, but the "prop then became unbalanced causing a violent vibration," followed by a steep left bank and then a right bank. He recalled that the airspeed decreased, and the stall warning horn sounded, and about 5 seconds later, the airplane impacted a body of water adjacent to the airport in a 60° left bank. Photographs provided by Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspector showed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The airplane’s collision with multiple birds during initial climb, which damaged the propeller and resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall because the airspeed could not be maintained.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during takeoff initial climb, about 90ft AGL, the airplane flew through a flock of canary size birds. He reported that after the bird strikes, the airplane continued to climb, but the "prop then became unbalanced causing a violent vibration," followed by a steep left bank and then a right bank. He recalled that the airspeed decreased, and the stall warning horn sounded, and about five seconds later the airplane impacted a body of water adjacent to the airport in a 60° left bank. Photographs provided by Federal Aviation Administration, Aviation Safety Inspectors showed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 EDT
Nearest AirportGeorge T Lewis (0nm SW)
Runway05
Runway Length2355 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCirrus Design SR22 Undesignat
Tail NumberN269DW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFly Up
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 17 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2600 ft
Altimeter29.77 inHg
Observation Time20:15
Weather SourceWFAC