Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 22, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA276
Location
Moses Lake, WA
Event ID
20140702X22830
Coordinates
47.009998, -119.269996
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The airplane impacted a bird during low level flight.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
EAST HIGH FLYING
Address
1485 W FOLEY RD
City
OTHELLO
State / Zip Code
WA 99344-9006
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during low level maneuvering the airplane struck a bird, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The pilot was able to land the airplane without further incident. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14CA276