Accident Details
Date
Thursday, October 8, 2009
NTSB Number
ANC10CA003
Location
Homer, AK
Event ID
20091015X45711
Coordinates
59.433334, -151.699996
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
An in-flight collision with a bird.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ARCTIC AVIATION LEASING LLC
Address
3130 LEGACY DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99516-2778
Country
United States
Analysis
The commercial pilot reported that after departing on a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal cross-country flight, he heard a thump, and he elected to return to his departure airport to investigate. A postflight inspection revealed damage to the airplane’s outboard portion of the right wing, with bird feathers and blood imbedded in the leading edge. A subsequent maintenance examination revealed structural damage to the airplane’s right wing spar. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC10CA003