CESSNA 208
Skagway, AK — May 22, 2017
Event Information
| Date | May 22, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA311 |
| Event ID | 20170531X60427 |
| Location | Skagway, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 59.32195, -135.20612 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 208 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 8 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An in-flight collision with a goose.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while en route, about 1,500 ft., he saw a goose approaching the airplane. He added that he attempted to turn and avoid the goose, but the goose impacted the windscreen. The pilot landed the airplane at a nearby airport without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windscreen and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.