N688LL

MINR
None

Raytheon Aircraft Company C90AS/N: LJ-1451

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 14, 2008
NTSB Number
DEN08IA143
Location
Jasper, TX
Event ID
20080903X01365
Coordinates
30.885555, -94.034721
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The impact with a bird during initial takeoff climb.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N688LL
Make
RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Serial Number
LJ-1451
Year Built
1996
Model / ICAO
C90A

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SOUTHERN CROSS AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
1120 NW 51ST CT
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT LAUDERDALE
State / Zip Code
FL 33309-3138
Country
United States

Analysis

During initial takeoff climb at 300 feet above ground level (agl) at 140 knots, the pilot noticed a "buzzard" to the front and slightly above the airplane. The pilot lowered the pitch and right wing; however, the "bird folded his wings and dove toward me." The bird impacted the right wing leading edge. The pilot "conducted a controllability check" and noticed a slight vibration with the right aileron. The pilot continued to Southeast Texas Regional Airport (BPT), Beaumont, Texas, located 56 nautical miles from the departure airport, because BPT had emergency services. The airplane landed uneventfully. Prior to the flight, the pilot was unaware of any reported bird activity in the area. Examination of the airplane showed minor damage to the right wing leading edge and three wing ribs.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN08IA143