Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA095
Location
North Canton, OH
Event ID
20080425X00551
Coordinates
40.926387, -81.447776
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The bird strike during approach for landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N767PD
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7770426
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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