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July 11, 2024 · Curtiss Wright C-46R · N7848B
Kenai, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kenai, AK
Aircraft
Curtiss Wright C-46R (1942)
Tail Number
N7848B
Operator
Everts Air Fuel
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC24LA066
The pilot reported that during takeoff, as the airplane passed through 150 ft above ground level (agl) several birds impacted the leading edge of the left wing. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure. The pilot continued the takeoff and entered a left hand traffic pattern and eventually landed back at the airport. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during takeoff, as the airplane passed through 150 ft above ground level (agl) several birds impacted the leading edge of the left wing. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure. The pilot continued the takeoff and entered a left hand traffic pattern and eventually landed back at the airport. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:46 AKDT
Nearest AirportKenai Muni (1nm SSW)
Runway20R
Runway Length7855 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCurtiss Wright C-46R
Tail NumberN7848B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEverts Air Fuel
Operating RulePart 125
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whiteny · R2800-CA18 · Reciprocating · 2250 | Pratt & Whitney · R2800-CA18 · Reciprocating · 2250
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 30 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 10 kt
Visibility11.5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 43 C
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time09:30
Weather SourcePILO