PIPER PA31
Newport, RI — February 5, 2016
Event Information
| Date | February 5, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA126 |
| Event ID | 20160216X04427 |
| Location | Newport, RI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.52389, -71.28500 |
| Airport | NEWPORT STATE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA31 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
An inadvertent collision with birds during final approach at night.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported during night visual meteorological conditions, he struck multiple birds at an altitude of about 300 to 400 feet above ground on final approach. The pilot continued the approach and landed without further incident. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.