N999VCDIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 402023-11-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40S/N: 40.506

Summary

On November 29, 2023, a Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 (N999VC) was involved in an incident near Manassas, VA. 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 in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA061. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N999VC.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA24LA061
Location
Manassas, VA
Event ID
20231211193508
Coordinates
38.721025, -77.515105
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC
Serial Number
40.506
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
DA 40DA40
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
DA 40

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT SALES OF KENTUCKY LLC
Address
2036 STATE ROUTE 136 W
City
HENDERSON
State / Zip Code
KY 42420-9662
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# ERA24LA061