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September 3, 2021 · Cessna 560XL · N827JS
Salt Lake City, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 560XL (2000)
Tail Number
N827JS
Operator
Exclusive Jets
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA335
The captain and co-pilot reported that, about 1 nm from the final approach fix and about 4,000 ft above the ground, the airplane shuddered. During this time the co-pilot heard multiple loud thuds and realized they had collided with a flock of birds. The flight crew did not detect any unusual flight characteristics for the remainder of the flight and landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the inboard leading edge of the left wing. The flight crew 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)-Effect on equipment
Full Narrative
The captain and co-pilot reported that, about 1 nm from the final approach fix and about 4,000 ft above the ground, the airplane shuddered. During this time the co-pilot heard multiple loud thuds and realized they had collided with a flock of birds. The flight crew did not detect any unusual flight characteristics for the remainder of the flight and landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the inboard leading edge of the left wing. The flight crew reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:37 MDT
Nearest AirportSalt Lake City International A (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length9596 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 560XL
Tail NumberN827JS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorExclusive Jets
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PW545A · Turbofan · 4100 | Pratt & Whitney · PW545A · Turbofan · 4100
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 38 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 34 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 F
Altimeter30.08 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC