Summary
On June 28, 2012, a Piper PA-32-301 (N8470Y) was involved in an incident near King Salmon, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: An in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight.
The pilot reported that while in level cruise flight a bird struck the right wing tip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC12CA063. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8470Y.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
An in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that while in level cruise flight a bird struck the right wing tip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA063