Accident Details
Date
Saturday, March 30, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA215
Location
Willoughby, OH
Event ID
20130401X53215
Coordinates
41.565277, -81.486389
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
A bird strike during a practice instrument approach in visual conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CHESNUT JAMES SCOTT
Address
9900 SUNRISE CV
City
OAK POINT
State / Zip Code
TX 75068-0697
Country
United States
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