Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA475
Location
Wilmington, NC
Event ID
20180802X75952
Coordinates
34.226387, -77.944725
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
6
Total Aboard
6
Probable Cause and Findings
The airplane’s collision with a bird during approach.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ATLANTIC TRANSPORTATION OF WILMINGTON LLC
Address
806 N 23RD ST
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
NC 28405-1802
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, he began the initial approach at the destination airport, about 1,800 to 2,000 ft mean sea level, and the airplane encountered a "widespread circling group of what appeared to be turkey vultures". The right wing struck a bird, and the airplane landed without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
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# GAA18CA475