Accident Details
Date
Monday, July 23, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA435
Location
Tulsa, OK
Event ID
20180724X92617
Coordinates
36.198890, -95.883888
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The airplane’s collision with a bird during approach.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N866VP
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
560-0704
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during approach, he observed a bird flying in the vicinity and then heard a "thump" and felt an impact above his head. The pilot landed the airplane without further incident.
A postaccident examination revealed that a bird had impacted the airplane's vertical stabilizer, which sustained substantial damage.
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# GAA18CA435