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November 12, 2022 · Cessna 172 S · N5258Y
Olathe, KS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 12, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Olathe, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2002)
Tail Number
N5258Y
Operator
T&C Aviation Enterprises
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA035
The flight instructor and his student were conducting an instructional flight in night visual meteorological conditions and in the airport traffic pattern when the airplane collided with multiple geese during initial climb. The flight instructor made an uneventful landing following the bird strike. The airplane’s right-wing leading edge and main spar were substantially damaged during the bird strike.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment
Full Narrative
The flight instructor and his student were conducting an instructional flight in night visual meteorological conditions and in the airport traffic pattern when the airplane collided with multiple geese during initial climb. The flight instructor made an uneventful landing following the bird strike. The airplane’s right-wing leading edge and main spar were substantially damaged during the bird strike.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:26 CST
Nearest AirportJohnson County Executive Airpo (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4097 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN5258Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorT&C Aviation Enterprises
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 25 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 54 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind330° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 F / 16 F
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time16:27
Weather SourceWFAC