N551BC

Substantial
None

CESSNA 550S/N: 550-242

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 24, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA207
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Event ID
20170328X23328
Coordinates
40.798889, -111.995552
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
7
Total Aboard
7

Probable Cause and Findings

An in-flight collision with a goose during approach.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
550-242
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
550C550
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
8
FAA Model
550

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RADAR RIDER LLC
Address
2611 W VINE ST
City
KISSIMMEE
State / Zip Code
FL 34741-3972
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during approach a goose struck the airplane's left horizontal stabilizer. The airplane continued the approach and landed without further incident.

A post-accident examination revealed the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer.

The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA17CA207