CESSNA 182

Moorestown, MI — April 14, 2016

Event Information

DateApril 14, 2016
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA16CA196
Event ID20160421X83924
LocationMoorestown, MI
CountryUSA
Coordinates44.52222, -85.10306
AirportROSCOMMON COUNTY - BLODGETT ME
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model182
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

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.

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