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August 26, 2023 · Piper PA-44-180 · N767PA
West Lafayette, IN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 26, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
West Lafayette, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-44-180 (2002)
Tail Number
N767PA
Operator
Purdue Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA384
The flight instructor reported that during the initial climb, about 600 ft above ground level, his student observed a bird under the nose of the airplane. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and maneuvered the airplane in an attempt to avoid the bird. The bird went over the top of the airplane and struck the vertical stabilizer, which resulted in substantial damage. The flight instructor landed the airplane without further incident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that during the initial climb, about 600 ft above ground level, his student observed a bird under the nose of the airplane. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and maneuvered the airplane in an attempt to avoid the bird. The bird went over the top of the airplane and struck the vertical stabilizer, which resulted in substantial damage. The flight instructor landed the airplane without further incident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:42 EDT
Nearest AirportPurdue University (0nm E)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-44-180
Tail NumberN767PA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPurdue Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180 | Lycoming · O-360 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 23 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC