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September 9, 2021 · Cessna 152 · N5233P
Olive Branch, MS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Olive Branch, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 152 (1981)
Tail Number
N5233P
Operator
Aero Quest
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA417
The flight instructor reported that while on final approach to land, the airplane impacted a large red-tail hawk which entered the cabin through the windshield, resulting in minor injuries to the student. The flight instructor landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windshield.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that while on final approach to land, the airplane impacted a large red-tail hawk which entered the cabin through the windshield, resulting in minor injuries to the student. The flight instructor landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windshield.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5233P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAero Quest
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 17 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC