N3HQCESSNA 1722021-10-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 17269154

Summary

On October 31, 2021, a Cessna 172 (N3HQ) was involved in an accident near Stevensville, MD. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA044. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3HQ.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 31, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA22LA044
Location
STEVENSVILLE, MD
Event ID
20211103104198
Coordinates
38.978956, -76.347210
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17269154
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHESAPEAKE SEAREY LLC
Address
108 W 13TH ST
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19801-1145
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA22LA044