Accident Details
Date
Monday, February 20, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA161
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Event ID
20170301X91005
Coordinates
33.849445, -112.228057
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
An in-flight collision with a bird.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PLANTE MATTHEW
Address
9 TEE JAY LN
City
BLACKSTONE
State / Zip Code
MA 01504-1242
Country
United States
Analysis
The flight instructor reported that, while performing maneuvers about 800 ft above the ground, a bird impacted the left wing. He added that he returned to the airport without further incident.
A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the left wing.
The flight instructor did not report any preaccident 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# GAA17CA161