PIPER PA 28R-200
Bowling Green, OH — December 13, 2013
Event Information
| Date | December 13, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA088 |
| Event ID | 20131217X51658 |
| Location | Bowling Green, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.39083, -83.79389 |
| Airport | Wood County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 28R-200 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A bird strike during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot was practicing 180-degree, power off landings. During a full power climb out, approximately 100 feet above the ground, a large bird flew in front of the airplane, from north to south. The bird and the leading edge of the left wing collided in flight. The pilot landed the airplane without further incident. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.