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January 3, 2025 · Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · N438SW

Stringtown, MS

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 3, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (33 uninjured)
Location
Stringtown, MS
Aircraft
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (2001)
Tail Number
N438SW
Operator
Corporate Flight Management
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA070

The captain reported that about 5 miles north of the destination airport, at 3,000 ft mean sea level, the flight encountered a flock of birds. Due to the night lighting condition, the flight crew did not see the birds until they struck the airplane. The impact caused the captain’s primary flight display (PFD) to become unusable. The first officer’s PFD and the standby instruments continued to operate normally. The engines were not affected, and the flight landed without further incident. There were no injuries to the passengers or crew. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the forward fuselage including a bulkhead, a frame, and the skin. Additional damage to the radome, right winglet, and vertical stabilizer was minor. Seven samples examined by the Smithsonian Feather Identification Lab were identified as being from Greater White-Fronted Geese.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The captain reported that about 5 miles north of the destination airport, at 3,000 ft mean sea level, the flight encountered a flock of birds. Due to the night lighting condition, the flight crew did not see the birds until they struck the airplane. The impact caused the captain’s primary flight display (PFD) to become unusable. The first officer’s PFD and the standby instruments continued to operate normally. The engines were not affected, and the flight landed without further incident. There were no injuries to the passengers or crew. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the forward fuselage including a bulkhead, a frame, and the skin. Additional damage to the radome, right winglet, and vertical stabilizer was minor. Seven samples examined by the Smithsonian Feather Identification Lab were identified as being from Greater White-Fronted Geese.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:54 CST
Nearest AirportGreenville Mid-Delta (5nm N)
Runway18L
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBombardier CL-600-2B19
Tail NumberN438SW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCorporate Flight Management
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGeneral Electric · CF34-3B1 · Turbofan · 9200 | General Electric · CF34-3B1 · Turbofan · 9200
Seats33

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (33 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured33
Total33
Crew 1Age 67 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 24 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind40° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 F / 39 F
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data