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June 29, 2019 · Beech 95 D95A · N998DM
Navasota, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 2019
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Navasota, TX
Aircraft
Beech 95 D95A (1967)
Tail Number
N998DM
Operator
D & S Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA400
The flight instructor reported that, about 3 minutes after the airplane was leveled off, "a black vulture" struck the windscreen. Subsequently, he returned to the airport and landed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windscreen. 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)-Ability to respond/compensate - C
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, about three minutes after they had leveled off, "a black vulture" struck the windscreen. The airplane returned to the airport and landed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windscreen. 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 Time12:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 95 D95A
Tail NumberN998DM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorD & S Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-B1B · Reciprocating · 180 | Lycoming · IO-360-B1B · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 34 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time18:15
Weather SourceWFAC