CESSNA 172M
Chico, CA — November 19, 2017
Event Information
| Date | November 19, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA048 |
| Event ID | 20171118X22836 |
| Location | Chico, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.78944, -121.85278 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NDRK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An in-flight collision with a bird.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that during the instructional night cross country flight, while in level flight about 3,500 ft, a bird struck the airplane and went through the windscreen. The airplane returned to the airport without further incident.
A postaccident examination revealed that the windscreen sustained substantial damage.
The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.