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March 1, 2024 · Cessna 172 S · N1057R

Leesburg, VA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 1, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Leesburg, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2005)
Tail Number
N1057R
Operator
Aviation Adventures
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA137

The flight instructor reported that while on the downwind leg of the airport traffic pattern during a training flight he saw two birds in close proximity. While the student continued on the downwind leg, the flight instructor observed a black shadow in his peripheral vision and then heard a “thump.” The flight instructor informed the student of the bird strike, and with a positive exchange, took control of the airplane. He performed a normal no-flap landing and then taxied to the ramp. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the right wing had been substantially damaged.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on operation

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that while on the downwind leg of the airport traffic pattern during a training flight he saw two birds in close proximity. While the student continued on the downwind leg, the flight instructor observed a black shadow in his peripheral vision and then heard a “thump.” The flight instructor informed the student of the bird strike, and with a positive exchange, took control of the airplane. He performed a normal no-flap landing and then taxied to the ramp. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the right wing had been substantially damaged.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:14 EST
Nearest AirportLeesburg Executive Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN1057R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation Adventures
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 23 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 F / 23 F
Altimeter30.61 inHg
Observation Time08:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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