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March 16, 2025 · Beech E-55 · N994WY
Van Nuys, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 16, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Van Nuys, CA
Aircraft
Beech E-55 (1974)
Tail Number
N994WY
Operator
Gema Merdeka Goeyardi
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA113
The right seat pilot reported that they were passing over mountainous terrain at 5,000 ft mean sea level when a bird shattered 75% of the airplane’s windshield. The airplane was substantially damaged, and the left seat pilot-rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight continued to its destination and landed without further incident. The right seat pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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)-Ability to respond/compensate
Full Narrative
The right seat pilot reported that they were passing over mountainous terrain at 5,000 ft mean sea level when a bird shattered 75% of the airplane’s windshield. The airplane was substantially damaged, and the left seat pilot-rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight continued to its destination and landed without further incident. The right seat pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 PDT
Nearest AirportVan Nuys Airport (18nm NNE)
Runway16R
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech E-55
Tail NumberN994WY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGema Merdeka Goeyardi
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-C7B · Reciprocating · 285 | Continental · IO-520-C7B · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 56 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 3Age 38 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind120° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 37 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourceWFAC