N760C

Substantial
None

Piper PA-46-500TPS/N: 4697289

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
NTSB Number
ANC07CA017
Location
Vero Beach, FL
Event ID
20070314X00292
Coordinates
27.420000, -80.636108
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

An in-flight collision with a bird while maneuvering, which resulted in structural damage to the left wing of the airplane.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
4697289
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
PA-46-500TPP46T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA-32R-301T

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
2ND AMENDMENT WHOLESALE INC
Address
2856 N WASHINGTON ST
City
GRAND FORKS
State / Zip Code
ND 58203-1230
Country
United States

Analysis

The private certificated pilot/owner, accompanied by a certificated flight instructor and a passenger, departed on a Title 14, CFR Part 91 local area instructional flight in a new, high performance airplane. As part of the purchase of the airplane, the instructor was providing transition training into the new airplane to the pilot/owner and the passenger. As the pilot was maneuvering the airplane in simulated instrument conditions, the left wing of the airplane was struck by a large bird. The collision resulted in structural damage to the wing, and a fuel leak when the left wing fuel tank was ruptured. An emergency landing was made at the departure airport.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC07CA017