Summary
On March 25, 2008, a Piper PA-34-200T (N767PD) was involved in an incident near North Canton, OH. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The bird strike during approach for landing.
The airplane received substantial damage on impact with a bird identified as a Common Loon (Gavia immer) during approach to runway 23. The pilot reported that the right wing of the airplane struck the bird during the downwind leg of the approach at 1,700 feet mean sea level and 120 knots. The right wing was crushed inward and wrinkled at the impact location. The airplane landed without further incident. The average weight of the Common Loon is 132 ounces.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI08CA095. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N767PD.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The bird strike during approach for landing.
Aircraft Information
Analysis
The airplane received substantial damage on impact with a bird identified as a Common Loon (Gavia immer) during approach to runway 23. The pilot reported that the right wing of the airplane struck the bird during the downwind leg of the approach at 1,700 feet mean sea level and 120 knots. The right wing was crushed inward and wrinkled at the impact location. The airplane landed without further incident. The average weight of the Common Loon is 132 ounces.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA095