CESSNA 182
Moorestown, MI — April 14, 2016
Event Information
| Date | April 14, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA196 |
| Event ID | 20160421X83924 |
| Location | Moorestown, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.52222, -85.10306 |
| Airport | ROSCOMMON COUNTY - BLODGETT ME |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An in-flight bird strike, which resulted in wind screen damage.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported during day visual meteorological conditions, he struck a goose at an altitude of about 2000 mean sea level while in cruise flight. The wind screen was shattered after the impact. The pilot further reported that he continued to the nearest airport and landed without further incident.
A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the wind screen.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact 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.