Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 21, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA451
Location
St. Louis, MO
Event ID
20190724X23036
Coordinates
38.750000, -90.374725
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
9
Total Aboard
9
Probable Cause and Findings
The airplane’s collision with a bird during short final.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N300SN
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
402C0060
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
The operator's director of safety reported that, during short final, the pilot quickly maneuvered the airplane to avoid a bird. When the pilot rolled wings level, a second bird went through the propeller and struck the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot then landed without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer.
The director of safety 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# GAA19CA451