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May 23, 2023 · American AA-5 · N1972G
Fort Worth, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
American AA-5 (1972)
Tail Number
N1972G
Operator
Eugene L Capone
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA207
The pilot reported that while enroute to his destination, a large bird impacted the airplane’s left wing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure. The pilot declared an emergency and landed the airplane uneventfully at the closest airport.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while enroute to his destination, a large bird impacted the airplane’s left wing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure. The pilot declared an emergency and landed the airplane uneventfully at the closest airport.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican AA-5
Tail NumberN1972G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEugene L Capone
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O320-E2G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC