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April 19, 2019 · Piper PA32 300 · N4599X
Saipan
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Saipan
Aircraft
Piper PA32 300 (1975)
Tail Number
N4599X
Operator
Star Marianas Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA268
The operator reported that, during the initial climb, about 1,500 ft, the pilot and passengers reported hearing and feeling an impact. Subsequently, the upper left engine cowling separated and struck the windshield. The pilot declared an emergency, returned to the departure airport, and landed without further incident. Postaccident examination revealed traces of blood on the propeller, the left wing leading edge, and the vertical stabilizer leading edge. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage, which was consistent with impact damage from the separated engine cowling. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The airplane’s collision with a bird during the initial climb, which resulted in the engine cowling separating and impacting the empennage.
Full Narrative
The operator reported that, during the initial climb, about 1,500 ft, the pilot and passengers reported hearing and feeling an impact. The upper left engine cowling separated and struck the windshield. The pilot declared an emergency, returned to the departure airport, and landed without further incident Postaccident examination revealed traces of blood on the propeller, left wing leading edge, and the vertical stabilizer leading edge. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage, which was consistent with impact damage from the separated engine cowling. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:26
Nearest AirportSaipan International Airport (2nm SW)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA32 300
Tail NumberN4599X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStar Marianas Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1A5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind60° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Altimeter0
Observation Time08:54
Weather SourceWFAC