Accident Details
Date
Monday, December 4, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA18CA071
Location
Hyannis, MA
Event ID
20171205X42203
Coordinates
41.668888, -70.280281
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
Encounter with a flock of birds during takeoff at night, resulting in multiple bird strikes and structural damage.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2748Y
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
402C0248
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HYANNIS AIR SERVICE INC
Address
660 BARNSTABLE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
HYANNIS
State / Zip Code
MA 02601-1927
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, he took off at night, and during the initial climb about 800ft above the ground, the airplane ran into a flock of birds. The pilot declared an emergency with the tower and landed the airplane without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wind screen and the windscreen frame.
The pilot reported that there were no 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# GAA18CA071