CESSNA 172F
Hutchinson, MN — November 5, 2008
Event Information
| Date | November 5, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA053 |
| Event ID | 20081106X80642 |
| Location | Hutchinson, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.85972, -94.38250 |
| Airport | Hutchinson Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172F |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The bird that the airplane struck while on final approach.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane he was flying impacted a bird during landing while on a local flight. He said that he was at 50 feet above ground, 100 feet from the approach end of the runway, descending at 300 feet per minute, and was at 80 mph when the airplane’s right wing impacted the bird. The right wing lost lift. He stated that he applied full left rudder, full left aileron, and full engine power. He said that he landed with "moderate impact" on the main landing gear.
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.