Accident Details
Date
Friday, February 5, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA126
Location
Newport, RI
Event ID
20160216X04427
Coordinates
41.523887, -71.285003
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 birds during final approach at night.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AERO AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
6385 OLD SHADY OAK RD STE 270
City
MINNEAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
MN 55344
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported during night visual meteorological conditions, he struck multiple birds at an altitude of about 300 to 400 feet above ground on final approach. The pilot continued the approach and landed without further incident. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# GAA16CA126