Summary
On March 30, 2013, a Cessna 310Q (N1267G) was involved in an incident near Willoughby, OH. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A bird strike during a practice instrument approach in visual conditions.
The pilot reported that a hawk impacted the right wing of the airplane while conducting a practice instrument approach in visual conditions. The flight was at 3,000 feet mean sea level, outside of the final approach fix, at the time of the impact. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing as a result of the collision. The pilot maintained control of the airplane and transitioned to a visual approach, subsequently executing a straight-in, no flap landing without further incident.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN13CA215. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1267G.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A bird strike during a practice instrument approach in visual conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that a hawk impacted the right wing of the airplane while conducting a practice instrument approach in visual conditions. The flight was at 3,000 feet mean sea level, outside of the final approach fix, at the time of the impact. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing as a result of the collision. The pilot maintained control of the airplane and transitioned to a visual approach, subsequently executing a straight-in, no flap landing 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# CEN13CA215