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December 11, 2023 · Cessna 172 N · N733QJ
Newport News, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 11, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Newport News, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 N (1976)
Tail Number
N733QJ
Operator
Rick Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA065
The flight instructor and the pilot-rated student were in the flying in the airport traffic pattern practicing takeoffs and landings. During the initial climb following a touch-and-go landing, with the student at the controls, a large bird flew directly in front of the airplane. The student attempted to avoid it; however, the bird struck the leading edge of the left wing. The flight instructor took over the controls and landed the airplane uneventfully. An inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration examined the airplane and found that the wing had been substantially damaged as a result of the birdstrike.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate
Full Narrative
The flight instructor and the pilot-rated student were in the flying in the airport traffic pattern practicing takeoffs and landings. During the initial climb following a touch-and-go landing, with the student at the controls, a large bird flew directly in front of the airplane. The student attempted to avoid it; however, the bird struck the leading edge of the left wing. The flight instructor took over the controls and landed the airplane uneventfully. An inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration examined the airplane and found that the wing had been substantially damaged as a result of the birdstrike.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EST
Nearest AirportNewport News Williamsburg Intl (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length8003 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 N
Tail NumberN733QJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRick Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 52 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time11:00
Weather SourcePILO