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March 6, 2023 · Beech E-55 · N101BM
Tomball, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tomball, TX
Aircraft
Beech E-55 (1971)
Tail Number
N101BM
Operator
Pour Le Martie Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA131
The flight instructor reported that during an instructional flight, a large bird flew into the path of the airplane and his evasive actions were unsuccessful in avoiding the bird. The bird struck the airplane’s left wing. The flight instructor made an uneventful landing following the bird strike. The left-wing leading edge and main spar were substantially damaged during the bird strike. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that during an instructional flight, a large bird flew into the path of the airplane and his evasive actions were unsuccessful in avoiding the bird. The bird struck the airplane’s left wing. The flight instructor made an uneventful landing following the bird strike. The left-wing leading edge and main spar were substantially damaged during the bird strike. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 CST
Nearest AirportDavid Wayne Hooks Meml (2nm S)
Runway17R
Runway Length7009 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech E-55
Tail NumberN101BM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPour Le Martie Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 285 | Cont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 18 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 56 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC