CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22
Edgartown, MA — July 23, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 23, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA429 |
| Event ID | 20170723X91236 |
| Location | Edgartown, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.36167, -70.52333 |
| Airport | KATAMA AIRPARK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CIRRUS DESIGN CORP |
| Model | SR22 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The airplane’s collision with geese during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll, multiple geese flew across the runway. One goose struck the propeller and another struck the windshield. Subsequently, the airplane yawed to the right, into tall grass and the airplane spun 180°, coming to rest with the landing gear sheared off.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage.
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.