Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
NTSB Number
CEN09CA053
Location
Hutchinson, MN
Event ID
20081106X80642
Coordinates
44.859722, -94.382499
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The bird that the airplane struck while on final approach.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WBS 1 LLC
Address
520 14TH ST SE
City
HURON
State / Zip Code
SD 57350-3631
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that the airplane he was flying impacted a bird during landing while on a local flight. He said that he was at 50 feet above ground, 100 feet from the approach end of the runway, descending at 300 feet per minute, and was at 80 mph when the airplane’s right wing impacted the bird. The right wing lost lift. He stated that he applied full left rudder, full left aileron, and full engine power. He said that he landed with "moderate impact" on the main landing gear.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA053