Accident Details
Date
Monday, April 19, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA209
Location
Muskegon, MI
Event ID
20100420X44050
Coordinates
43.167778, -86.235557
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 goose.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DOMINGUEZ PHILIP
Address
349 73RD ST
City
BROOKLYN
State / Zip Code
NY 11209-2503
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was in cruise at 2,500 feet above mean sea level and was flying with an airspeed of about 120 knots. He saw a goose pass from left to right just above the engine cowl. The airplane sustained substantial damage when the bird struck the right wing. He declared an emergency to an air traffic controller and diverted to an airport. He stated that the smell of fuel was present during the emergency landing and he landed without further incident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA209