DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA40F
Provo, UT — September 20, 2008
Event Information
| Date | September 20, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA205 |
| Event ID | 20081003X17110 |
| Location | Provo, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.21917, -111.72334 |
| Airport | Provo Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT |
| Model | DA40F |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An in-flight collision with a bird.
Full Narrative
During an instructional cross-country flight at a cruise altitude of 8,500 feet mean sea level (msl), a bird impacted the leading edge of the airplane's right wing. The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported the airplane remained controllable, but had a tendency to roll to the right and he elected to land at a nearby airport. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the right wing, approximately 2-3 feet inboard of the wing tip.
No preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane were reported.
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.