CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC A 1
Moses Lake, WA — June 22, 2014
Event Information
| Date | June 22, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA276 |
| Event ID | 20140702X22830 |
| Location | Moses Lake, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.01000, -119.27000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CHRISTEN INDUSTRIES INC |
| Model | A 1 |
| 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
The airplane impacted a bird during low level flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during low level maneuvering the airplane struck a bird, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The pilot was able to land the airplane without further incident. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
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.