Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 6, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA541
Location
Northway, AK
Event ID
20180909X95619
Coordinates
62.300277, -142.533340
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 straight-and-level flight.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2013
Model / ICAO
CC18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CC18-180
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MIKKELSEN TIMOTHY O
Address
1260 N RAINBOW PARK DR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99623-9242
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during straight and level flight, a large bird struck the right wing of the airplane. The airplane's control became degraded and the pilot selected an off-airport landing site. The pilot landed the airplane 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# GAA18CA541