N77HV

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-31-350S/N: 318152193

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 8, 2010
NTSB Number
ANC10CA031
Location
Eek, AK
Event ID
20100426X43553
Coordinates
60.216945, -162.016662
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

An in-flight collisions with two Cackling Geese (Branta Hutchinsii).

Aircraft Information

Registration
N77HV
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
318152193
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA-31-350PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GRANT AVIATION INC
Address
6520 KULIS DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-1816
Country
United States

Analysis

The airline transport pilot was on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, positioning flight. The pilot said he was in cruise flight when the airplane struck two geese. He said one goose penetrated the right side windscreen, and came to rest at the rear of the passenger cabin, and the second goose impacted the leading edge of the right wing. The pilot said there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. He said the windscreen and right wing were structurally damaged by impact with the birds. The birds were identified as Cackling Geese (Branta Hutchinsii).

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC10CA031