N8470Y

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32-301S/N: 32-8206012

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 28, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA063
Location
King Salmon, AK
Event ID
20120705X82945
Coordinates
58.672779, -156.642501
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 cruise flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-8206012
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA-32-301PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA-32-301

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ANDREW ODEAN T
Address
PO BOX 1010
City
WILLOW
State / Zip Code
AK 99688-1010
Country
United States

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