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November 29, 2023 · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NO Series · N999VC
Manassas, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 29, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Manassas, VA
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NO Series (2005)
Tail Number
N999VC
Operator
Piston2Jet
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA061
The pilot reported that during initial climb, around 700 ft above ground level, a bird impacted the leading edge of the left wing, resulting in substantial damage to the wing. After impacting the bird, the pilot informed air traffic control that he would need to return to the airport, performed a normal traffic pattern, and landed without further incident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during initial climb, around 700 ft above ground level, a bird impacted the leading edge of the left wing, resulting in substantial damage to the wing. After impacting the bird, the pilot informed air traffic control that he would need to return to the airport, performed a normal traffic pattern, and landed without further incident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:19 EST
Nearest AirportManassas Regional Airport (3nm NNW)
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NO Series
Tail NumberN999VC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPiston2Jet
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-M1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 F / 10 F
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time10:56
Weather SourceWFAC