Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 23, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA14CA419
Location
Pepperell, MA
Event ID
20140902X81941
Coordinates
42.700000, -71.550003
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
10
Total Aboard
10
Probable Cause and Findings
An inadvertent collision with a bird, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
JST MANAGEMENT LLC
Address
PO BOX 1587
City
ZEPHYRHILLS
State / Zip Code
FL 33539-1587
Country
United States
Analysis
While climbing through 2,500 feet after takeoff, the pilot observed a red-tailed hawk approaching the airplane from below. The hawk impacted the left wing, and the pilot elected to perform a precautionary landing. The airplane subsequently landed without incident. Postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector 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# ERA14CA419