CESSNA 525
Monroeville, AL — November 6, 2015
Event Information
| Date | November 6, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA078 |
| Event ID | 20151214X65845 |
| Location | Monroeville, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.45861, -87.35056 |
| Airport | MONROE COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 525 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An inadvertent collision with a bird during takeoff enroute climb, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while climbing through 3000 feet mean sea level (MSL), a flock of birds was seen immediately in front of the airplane. The pilot reported that about 1 second after seeing the flock of birds, a single bird impacted the leading edge of the right wing. The pilot returned to the departure airfield and landed without further incident.
A post-accident examination of the wreckage revealed substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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.