N269SD

Substantial
Minor

Vans Aircraft RV-7AS/N: 72505

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 3, 2008
NTSB Number
SEA08CA123
Location
Hollister, CA
Event ID
20080508X00628
Coordinates
36.893333, -121.410003
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The in-flight collision with a bird.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N269SD
Make
VANS AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
72505
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
RV-7ARV7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FARRELL SEAN P
Address
1012 HILLCREST RD
Status
Deregistered
City
HOLLISTER
State / Zip Code
CA 95023-5129
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during takeoff initial climb, a large bird impacted the leading edge of the left wing slightly outboard of the fuel tank. The airplane immediately yawed and banked to left. The pilot attempted to straighten the airplane and land, however, despite his control inputs, the airplane continued to roll to the left. Subsequently, the left wing struck the ground and the airplane cart wheeled. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the outboard sections of both wings and empennage. No mechanical anomalies were reported with the engine or airframe.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA08CA123