PIPER PA 28-161
Fort Worth, TX, December 30, 2015
Event Information
| Date | December 30, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Fort Worth, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.81445, -97.36472 |
| Airport | FORT WORTH MEACHAM INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA095 |
| Event ID | 20160105X24817 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 28-161 |
| Registration # | N2135B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An inadvertent collision with a bird while on downwind in the airport pattern.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that while in the left downwind, a bird impacted the right leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer. The flight instructor further reported that he landed without further incident.
A post-accident examination of the wreckage revealed substantial damage to the stabilator.
The flight instructor 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.