EMBRAER EMB 145LR

Springfield, MO — March 20, 2015

Event Information

DateMarch 20, 2015
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberDCA15CA108
Event ID20150422X71127
LocationSpringfield, MO
CountryUSA
Coordinates37.16000, -93.42973
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeEMBRAER
ModelEMB 145LR
CategoryAIR
FAR Part121
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDUSK
WeatherIMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None53
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

an in-flight collision with a bird.

Full Narrative

On March 19, 2015, about 2015 central standard time, Envoy Air flight 3033, an Embraer 145LR, N625AE, experienced a bird strike while on approach to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), Springfield, Missouri.

According to the operator, the airplane struck a large bird while the flight was at 4,000 feet mean sea level and being vectored to land on runway 2. The flight crew reported no warnings or adverse flight characteristics and subsequently conducted an uneventful landing.

After landing, inspection of the airplane and subsequent maintenance examination revealed substantial damage to the radome, right wing, right horizontal stabilizer and right engine. There were no injuries to the passengers or crew onboard.

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.

All Aviation Events More in MO