Cessna 172SP
Mesa, AZ — February 8, 2008
Event Information
| Date | February 8, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA077 |
| Event ID | 20080220X00211 |
| Location | Mesa, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.30778, -111.65528 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172SP |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
an in-flight collision with a bird.
Full Narrative
During cruise flight at an altitude of 3,500 feet above ground level (agl), a bird impacted the leading edge of the right wing, inboard of the wing lift strut attach point. The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated he did not see the bird until just before it impacted the wing. The CFI evaluated the damage in-flight and decided to continue the flight to his intended destination and landed without further incident. Examination of the right wing revealed the leading edge was crushed aft and two internal wing ribs were damaged.
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.