Summary
On December 11, 2023, a Cessna 172 (N733QJ) was involved in an incident near Newport News, VA. All 2 people 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 during initial climb.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA065. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N733QJ.
Accident Details
Date
Monday, December 11, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA24LA065
Location
Newport News, VA
Event ID
20231214193523
Coordinates
37.131670, -76.488330
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
An inflight collision with a bird during initial climb.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RICK AVIATION INC
Address
902D BLAND BLVD
City
NEWPORT NEWS
State / Zip Code
VA 23602
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# ERA24LA065