Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA16CA095
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Event ID
20160105X24817
Coordinates
32.814445, -97.364723
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
An inadvertent collision with a bird while on downwind in the airport pattern.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MILOUD CHADD K
Address
12281 BELLA COLINA DR
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
TX 76126-4974
Country
United States
Analysis
The flight instructor reported that while in the left downwind, a bird impacted the right leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer. The flight instructor further reported that he landed without further incident.
A post-accident examination of the wreckage revealed substantial damage to the stabilator.
The flight instructor reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA16CA095