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December 30, 2019 · Vans RV 10 No Series · N519RV

Granbury, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 30, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Granbury, TX
Aircraft
Vans RV 10 No Series (2006)
Tail Number
N519RV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA048

The pilot reported that, while in the traffic pattern and turning from base to final, a large bird impacted the leading edge of the right wing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure and made the airplane difficult to control. The pilot was able to land safely on the intended runway. 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 while in the traffic pattern and turning from base to final, a large bird impacted the leading edge of the right wing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure and made the airplane difficult to control. The pilot was able to land safely on the intended runway. 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 Time15:05 CST
Nearest Airport0nm NNE
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftVans RV 10 No Series
Tail NumberN519RV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO540 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 10 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 23 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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