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October 31, 2021 · Cessna 172 N · N3HQ
Stevensville, MD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 31, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Stevensville, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 172 N (1977)
Tail Number
N3HQ
Operator
Chesapeake Sport Pilot
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA044
The instructor reported that during the initial climb, about 100 ft above ground level, he observed three birds on his left side, and he banked the airplane right. The trailing bird turned into the airplane, contacted the propeller, continued through the windshield, and struck the instructor in the face. After regaining control of the airplane, the instructor landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windshield, and the instructor sustained minor injuries. 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
Full Narrative
The instructor reported that during the initial climb, about 100 ft above ground level, he observed three birds on his left side, and he banked the airplane right. The trailing bird turned into the airplane, contacted the propeller, continued through the windshield, and struck the instructor in the face. After regaining control of the airplane, the instructor landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windshield, and the instructor sustained minor injuries. 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 Time17:54 EDT
Nearest AirportBay Bridge (1nm W)
Runway29
Runway Length2713 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 N
Tail NumberN3HQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChesapeake Sport Pilot
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Basc · Minor
Crew 2None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind290° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 48 F
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC