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November 10, 2018 · Cessna 206 Undesignat · N16HT
Boise, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 10, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Boise, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 206 Undesignat (1964)
Tail Number
N16HT
Operator
Aviation Specialties Unlimited
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA054
The flight instructor reported that he and the student pilot were conducting a training flight using night vision googles. While the airplane was in the traffic pattern, he saw a small flock of geese. Shortly after, he felt a thump. The student reconfigured the rudder and flap setting and was able to land the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The instructor 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)-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, during a training flight using night vision googles, while in the traffic pattern during a turn, he observed a small flock of geese. Shortly after the observation, a thump was felt and heard by the flight crew. The flight crew reconfigured the rudder and flap setting and was able to land the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:35 PST
Nearest AirportEmmett Muni (1nm SSE)
Runway28
Runway Length3307 ft
Runway Width55 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 206 Undesignat
Tail NumberN16HT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation Specialties Unlimited
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 62 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time06:56
Weather SourceWFAC