Accident Details
Date
Monday, December 30, 2019
NTSB Number
CEN20CA048
Location
GRANBURY, TX
Event ID
20191230X91852
Coordinates
32.365554, -97.644996
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The airplane’s impact with a bird while on approach.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
RV 10
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
RV-10
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DOERR RAYMOND R
Address
9200 KING AIR DR
City
GRANBURY
State / Zip Code
TX 76049-2338
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while in the traffic pattern and turning from base to final, a large bird impacted the leading edge of the right wing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure and made the airplane difficult to control. The pilot was able to land safely on the intended runway.
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# CEN20CA048