Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 11, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA202
Location
Middlefield, OH
Event ID
20100414X12342
Coordinates
41.449722, -81.063056
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The inadvertent in-flight collision with a bird.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
KRUZA ELMAR A
Address
16849 KURZEMES DR
City
CHAGRIN FALLS
State / Zip Code
OH 44023-5304
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that the airplane collided with an eagle while descending through 2,700 feet. After the bird strike, he diverted to a nearby airport and made an uneventful landing. A postaccident inspection revealed that the airplane had received substantial damage to the engine firewall and right cockpit windshield. All observed damage was consistent with the airplane colliding with a bird while in flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA202