Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 23, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA429
Location
Edgartown, MA
Event ID
20170723X91236
Coordinates
41.361667, -70.523330
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The airplane’s collision with geese during the takeoff roll.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N831SR
Make
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
Serial Number
22-2444
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CORNERSTONE AVIATION
Address
302 BOXBORO RD
Status
Deregistered
City
STOW
State / Zip Code
MA 01775-2101
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll, multiple geese flew across the runway. One goose struck the propeller and another struck the windshield. Subsequently, the airplane yawed to the right, into tall grass and the airplane spun 180°, coming to rest with the landing gear sheared off.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage.
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# GAA17CA429