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December 21, 2019 · Cessna P210 N · N6300W
Gainesville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 21, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Gainesville, FL
Aircraft
Cessna P210 N (1981)
Tail Number
N6300W
Operator
N206Dj
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA058
The pilot reported that, during the initial climb and while about 1,500 ft mean sea level, he saw a bird flying "straight up," but when it reached the airplane's altitude, it turned toward the airplane. The bird then impacted the propeller, continued through the left side of the windshield, and struck the pilot's face. The airplane began descending, but the pilot regained control of the airplane, declared an emergency, and landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windshield. The pilot 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 pilot reported that during the initial climb, about 1,500 ft mean sea level, a bird was flying vertical and then turned into the airplane. The bird contacted the propeller, continued through the left side of the windshield, and struck the pilot in the face. After regaining control of the airplane, the pilot declared an emergency and landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windshield. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna P210 N
Tail NumberN6300W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorN206Dj
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520P · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 13 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC