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January 18, 2022 · Miller Roger Thatcher CX4 NO Series · N254RM
Angier, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 18, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Angier, NC
Aircraft
Miller Roger Thatcher CX4 NO Series (2011)
Tail Number
N254RM
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA110
The pilot reported that following a local flight, on final approach to land, about ¼ mile from the runway, he glanced down at the airspeed indicator, and then glanced up and “all of a sudden” a flock of birds flew into the airplane. He stated it was “like a wall” or like a “machine gun” going off in his flight path. He reported that the birds collided with the airplane and after that point he “was a passenger”. He recalled the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall and spin and subsequently descended and impacted trees and terrain. The fuselage and wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s encounter with a flock of birds on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall and spin, and impact with trees and terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that following a local flight, on final approach to land, about ¼ mile from the runway, he glanced down at the airspeed indicator, and then glanced up and “all of a sudden” a flock of birds flew into the airplane. He stated it was “like a wall” or like a “machine gun” going off in his flight path. He reported that the birds collided with the airplane and after that point he “was a passenger”. He recalled the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall and spin and subsequently descended and impacted trees and terrain. The fuselage and wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 EST
Nearest AirportFuquay/Angier Fld (0.2nm SE)
Runway14-3
Runway Length2780 ft
Runway Width90 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMiller Roger Thatcher CX4 NO Series
Tail NumberN254RM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsHummel · 2180 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Sprt · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 F / 23 F
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time13:35
Weather SourceWFAC