Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 20, 2008
NTSB Number
SEA08CA205
Location
Provo, UT
Event ID
20081003X17110
Coordinates
40.219165, -111.723335
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
SKY VENTURES LLC
Address
4999 E EMPIRE AVE
City
FLAGSTAFF
State / Zip Code
AZ 86004-0804
Country
United States
Analysis
During an instructional cross-country flight at a cruise altitude of 8,500 feet mean sea level (msl), a bird impacted the leading edge of the airplane's right wing. The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported the airplane remained controllable, but had a tendency to roll to the right and he elected to land at a nearby airport. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the right wing, approximately 2-3 feet inboard of the wing tip.
No preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane were reported.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA08CA205