N1972GAMERICAN AA-52023-05-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AMERICAN AA-5S/N: AA5-0157

Summary

On May 23, 2023, a American AA-5 (N1972G) was involved in an incident near Fort Worth, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: An inflight collision with a bird.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA207. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1972G.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA207
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Event ID
20230530192254
Coordinates
32.500000, -97.450000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

An inflight collision with a bird.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN
Serial Number
AA5-0157
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
AA-5IR23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
AA-5

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CAPONE EUGENE L DBA
Address
5503 MIDNIGHT MOON DR
City
FRISCO
State / Zip Code
TX 75036-1718
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# CEN23LA207