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March 14, 2024 · Cessna 152 · N6300Q
Pembroke Pines, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 14, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pembroke Pines, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152 (1981)
Tail Number
N6300Q
Operator
American Flight Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA173
The student pilot was on the last leg of a solo, cross-country flight. About 10 miles west of his destination airport, he encountered a flock of birds. While attempting to evade the flock, a large bird struck the right wing leading edge, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot was able to continue to his destination and land uneventfully with the bird lodged in the wing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate
Full Narrative
The student pilot was on the last leg of a solo, cross-country flight. About 10 miles west of his destination airport, he encountered a flock of birds. While attempting to evade the flock, a large bird struck the right wing leading edge, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot was able to continue to his destination and land uneventfully with the bird lodged in the wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:38 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6300Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Flight Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC