CESSNA 510
Faribault, MN — October 27, 2014
Event Information
| Date | October 27, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN15CA041 |
| Event ID | 20141107X83721 |
| Location | Faribault, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.32750, -93.31084 |
| Airport | Faribault Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 510 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 5 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An inflight collision with a goose while descending to land at the destination airport.
Full Narrative
The pilot and four passengers were on a cross-country flight. When they were about 15 miles from their destination airport descending to land, the pilot saw a flock of geese. The pilot reported that he did not have time to avoid the birds and there was an impact. After the collision, the pilot made a normal approach and landing at the destination airport. An examination of the airplane revealed that a goose impacted the radome and bulkhead, resulting in substantial damage.
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.