Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 11, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA240
Location
Loxahatchee, FL
Event ID
20130513X12857
Coordinates
26.806110, -80.443054
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
An in-flight collision with a bird.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WINGSLEASING LLC
Address
250 N WATER STE 300
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67202
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, while en route to the destination airport at an altitude of 1,700 feet, a large bird struck the right horizontal stabilizer resulting in substantial damage. The pilot declared an emergency, diverted, and landed the airplane 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# ERA13CA240