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June 4, 2023 · Cessna 402 C · N7037E
Charlotte Amalie, CB
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 4, 2023
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 4 uninjured
Location
Charlotte Amalie, CB
Aircraft
Cessna 402 C (1981)
Tail Number
N7037E
Operator
Hyannis Air Service
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ERA23LA257
The operator reported that while entering the traffic pattern for landing, the pilot saw a large bird and attempted to take evasive action, but the airplane and the bird collided. The bird entered the cabin through the right windscreen and struck two passengers. One passenger sustained serious injuries while the other passenger incurred minor injuries. The pilot declared an emergency and subsequently landed the airplane uneventfully. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures of 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 operator reported that while entering the traffic pattern for landing, the pilot saw a large bird and attempted to take evasive action, but the airplane and the bird collided. The bird entered the cabin through the right windscreen and struck two passengers. One passenger sustained serious injuries while the other passenger incurred minor injuries. The pilot declared an emergency and subsequently landed the airplane uneventfully. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:50 UTC
Nearest AirportCyril E King Airport (3nm SSE)
Runway10
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 402 C
Tail NumberN7037E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorHyannis Air Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motor · TSIO520VB · Reciprocating · 325 | Continental Motor · TSIO520VB · Reciprocating · 325
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 4 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured4
Total6
Crew 1None
Crew 2None
Crew 3Minor
Crew 4Age 45 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.91 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC