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November 3, 2023 · Grassman Timothy B RV-14A · N5875G
Houston, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 3, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
Grassman Timothy B RV-14A (2023)
Tail Number
N5875G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA035
The pilot of the personal flight stated that during a two mile final for landing at the destination airport, he encountered a group of four large birds. He pitched the airplane down to avoid striking one of the birds, but he did not have time to avoid them. The airplane struck one of the birds at an airspeed of 105 kts and at an altitude of 880 ft mean sea level. The bird, identified as a black vulture, remained draped around the vertical stabilizer, and there was some loss of stability about the vertical axis. The pilot still had positive control of the airplane, and he declared an emergency landing without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.
NTSB Probable Cause
The bird strike to the airplane’s vertical stabilizer during an approach for landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the personal flight stated that during a two mile final for landing at the destination airport, he encountered a group of four large birds. He pitched the airplane down to avoid striking one of the birds, but he did not have time to avoid them. The airplane struck one of the birds at an airspeed of 105 kts and at an altitude of 880 ft mean sea level. The bird, identified as a black vulture, remained draped around the vertical stabilizer, and there was some loss of stability about the vertical axis. The pilot still had positive control of the airplane, and he declared an emergency landing without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:32 CDT
Nearest AirportConroe/North Houston Regional (2.6nm NW)
Runway14
Runway Length7501 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrassman Timothy B RV-14A
Tail NumberN5875G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · YIO-390-EXP29 · Reciprocating · 215
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 48
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time10:38
Weather SourceWFAC