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December 3, 2021 · Cessna 172S · N2100S
Midland, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 3, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Midland, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 172S (2004)
Tail Number
N2100S
Operator
Aviation Adventures
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA084
The flight instructor stated that they were performing some touch-and-go landings at the local airport. They were on a left crosswind turning to a left downwind when they noticed 4-5 large birds circling and moving from left to right. He stated that he believed the left turn they were in would avoid the birds; however, one of the birds impacted the leading edge of the right wing. The flight characteristics and handling seemed unchanged, so they continued to fly the normal flight pattern and performed a normal landing. The bird strike resulted in substantial damage to the right-wing leading-edge spar.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate
Full Narrative
The flight instructor stated that they were performing some touch-and-go landings at the local airport. They were on a left crosswind turning to a left downwind when they noticed 4-5 large birds circling and moving from left to right. He stated that he believed the left turn they were in would avoid the birds; however, one of the birds impacted the leading edge of the right wing. The flight characteristics and handling seemed unchanged, so they continued to fly the normal flight pattern and performed a normal landing. The bird strike resulted in substantial damage to the right-wing leading-edge spar.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EST
Nearest AirportWarrenton-Fauquier (2nm WNW)
Runway33
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN2100S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation Adventures
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 27 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 F / 25 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time11:15
Weather SourceWFAC