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June 24, 2023 · Piper Aircraft PA-28R-201 · N285MG
Macon, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 24, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Macon, GA
Aircraft
Piper Aircraft PA-28R-201 (2017)
Tail Number
N285MG
Operator
Middle Georgia State University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA303
According to the pilot receiving instruction, he had initiated the upwind-to-crosswind turn in the airport traffic pattern. With the left wing raised in the right turn, a bird came into the pilot’s view and struck the left wing before the pilot could initiate an evasive maneuver. The flight instructor assumed control of the airplane, completed the traffic pattern and the landing without injury to the occupants or damage beyond that resulting from the bird strike. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that the left wing was substantially damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment
Full Narrative
According to the pilot receiving instruction, he had initiated the upwind-to-crosswind turn in the airport traffic pattern. With the left wing raised in the right turn, a bird came into the pilot’s view and struck the left wing before the pilot could initiate an evasive maneuver. The flight instructor assumed control of the airplane, completed the traffic pattern and the landing without injury to the occupants or damage beyond that resulting from the bird strike. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that the left wing was substantially damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMacon Downtown (1nm S)
Runway28
Runway Length4694 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper Aircraft PA-28R-201
Tail NumberN285MG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMiddle Georgia State University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 22 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC