DEHAVILLAND DHC 6 TWIN OTTER
Pepperell, MA — August 23, 2014
Event Information
| Date | August 23, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA14CA419 |
| Event ID | 20140902X81941 |
| Location | Pepperell, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.70000, -71.55000 |
| Airport | Pepperell Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DEHAVILLAND |
| Model | DHC 6 TWIN OTTER |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 10 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An inadvertent collision with a bird, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
Full Narrative
While climbing through 2,500 feet after takeoff, the pilot observed a red-tailed hawk approaching the airplane from below. The hawk impacted the left wing, and the pilot elected to perform a precautionary landing. The airplane subsequently landed without incident. Postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector 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.