Accident Details
Date
Friday, February 8, 2008
NTSB Number
SEA08CA077
Location
Mesa, AZ
Event ID
20080220X00211
Coordinates
33.307777, -111.655281
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
an in-flight collision with a bird.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Address
3801 CAMPUS DR
City
WACO
State / Zip Code
TX 76705-1607
Country
United States
Analysis
During cruise flight at an altitude of 3,500 feet above ground level (agl), a bird impacted the leading edge of the right wing, inboard of the wing lift strut attach point. The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated he did not see the bird until just before it impacted the wing. The CFI evaluated the damage in-flight and decided to continue the flight to his intended destination and landed without further incident. Examination of the right wing revealed the leading edge was crushed aft and two internal wing ribs were damaged.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA08CA077