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July 21, 2019 · Cessna 402 C · N300SN
St. Louis, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 21, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (9 uninjured)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 402 C (1979)
Tail Number
N300SN
Operator
Hyannis Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA451
The operator's director of safety reported that, during short final, the pilot quickly maneuvered the airplane to avoid a bird. When the pilot rolled wings level, a second bird went through the propeller and struck the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot then landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer. The director of safety 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 operator's director of safety reported that, during short final, the pilot quickly maneuvered the airplane to avoid a bird. When the pilot rolled wings level, a second bird went through the propeller and struck the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot then landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer. The director of safety reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert Intl (0nm WNW)
Runway12R
Runway Length11019 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 402 C
Tail NumberN300SN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHyannis Air Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-VB · Reciprocating · 325 | Continental · TSIO-520-VB · Reciprocating · 325
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (9 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured9
Total9
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time17:51
Weather SourceWFAC