Summary
On May 22, 2017, a Cessna 208 (N754KP) was involved in an incident near Skagway, AK. All 8 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: An in-flight collision with a goose.
The pilot reported that while en route, about 1,500 ft., he saw a goose approaching the airplane. He added that he attempted to turn and avoid the goose, but the goose impacted the windscreen. The pilot landed the airplane at a nearby airport without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windscreen and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA311. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N754KP.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
An in-flight collision with a goose.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that while en route, about 1,500 ft., he saw a goose approaching the airplane. He added that he attempted to turn and avoid the goose, but the goose impacted the windscreen. The pilot landed the airplane at a nearby airport without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windscreen and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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# GAA17CA311