Accident Details
Date
Friday, December 13, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN14CA088
Location
Bowling Green, OH
Event ID
20131217X51658
Coordinates
41.390834, -83.793891
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A bird strike during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WOLF STEVEN T
Address
4265 TOWNSHIP ROAD 203
City
DE GRAFF
State / Zip Code
OH 43318-9631
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was practicing 180-degree, power off landings. During a full power climb out, approximately 100 feet above the ground, a large bird flew in front of the airplane, from north to south. The bird and the leading edge of the left wing collided in flight. The pilot landed the airplane without further incident. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left 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# CEN14CA088