Accident Details
Date
Friday, June 10, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA391
Location
Houston, TX
Event ID
20110615X14727
Coordinates
29.817499, -95.670280
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 during initial climb.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BLACK EAGLE AVIATION LLC
Address
38705 W SEVEN MILE RD STE 400
City
LIVONIA
State / Zip Code
MI 48152
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot had just departed and was about 13 miles from the airport when he saw a large bird pass by the passenger side windshield. He did not feel or hear it strike the airplane, but within a few minutes of seeing the bird he began to smell a foul odor. The pilot visually confirmed that the bird had struck the leading edge of the right horizontal stabilizer causing substantial damage. The pilot made a 180 degree turn and landed uneventfully back at the departure airport.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA391