Summary
On June 09, 2018, a Cessna 172 (N383ME) was involved in an incident near Danbury, CT. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A collision with a bird during initial climb.
According to the flight instructor, a bird struck the airplane during takeoff, initial climb. He and his student returned to the airport and landed without further complication.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing's ribs.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA345. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N383ME.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A collision with a bird during initial climb.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
According to the flight instructor, a bird struck the airplane during takeoff, initial climb. He and his student returned to the airport and landed without further complication.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing's ribs.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider 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# GAA18CA345