PIPER PA 28-181
Put in Bay, OH — April 21, 2014
Event Information
| Date | April 21, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA209 |
| Event ID | 20140422X91651 |
| Location | Put in Bay, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.63167, -82.83528 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 28-181 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An inflight collision with a goose while on an approach.
Full Narrative
The pilot and three passengers were on a short cross-country flight. As they approached their destination airport and while on final approach, the airplane collided with a goose. The pilot was able to land the airplane uneventfully. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the outer section of the right 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.