Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA365
Location
Brownwood, TX
Event ID
20090617X55712
Coordinates
31.793611, -98.956390
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
An in-flight collision with a large bird while on the downwind leg of a traffic pattern.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GILBERT JOHN
Address
12002 JESS DR
City
AUSTIN
State / Zip Code
TX 78737-4000
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot was on a left downwind of a traffic pattern when a large "buzzard" struck the leading edge of the single-engine airplane's left wing. The pilot reported that there were no difficulties maintaining control of the airplane and he was able to make a normal landing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the wing's rib structure.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA365