Accident Details
Date
Monday, October 27, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN15CA041
Location
Faribault, MN
Event ID
20141107X83721
Coordinates
44.327499, -93.310836
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5
Probable Cause and Findings
An inflight collision with a goose while descending to land at the destination airport.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N510PT
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
510-0114
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PIN-AERO LLC
Address
1170 CELEBRATION BLVD STE 100
Status
Deregistered
City
CELEBRATION
State / Zip Code
FL 34747-4604
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot and four passengers were on a cross-country flight. When they were about 15 miles from their destination airport descending to land, the pilot saw a flock of geese. The pilot reported that he did not have time to avoid the birds and there was an impact. After the collision, the pilot made a normal approach and landing at the destination airport. An examination of the airplane revealed that a goose impacted the radome and bulkhead, resulting in substantial damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN15CA041