Accident Details
Date
Sunday, February 1, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA151
Location
Ferriday, LA
Event ID
20090204X65300
Coordinates
31.603610, -91.670280
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of control following an impact with birds.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MCCLUNG AERIAL SPRAYING INC
Address
625 ROAD 207
City
BIG SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
NE 69122-2262
Country
United States
Analysis
While on short final the bi-wing airplane impacted a flock of birds. Bird residue penetrated the windscreen and impacted the pilot in the face. Temporarily blinded, the pilot attempted a go-around maneuver, but the airplane impacted the runway, nosed over, and came to rest in an inverted position. The airplane's fuselage sustained structural damage during the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA151