CESSNA 402
Hyannis, MA — December 4, 2017
Event Information
| Date | December 4, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA071 |
| Event ID | 20171205X42203 |
| Location | Hyannis, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.66889, -70.28028 |
| Airport | BARNSTABLE MUNI-BOARDMAN/POLAN |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 402 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
Encounter with a flock of birds during takeoff at night, resulting in multiple bird strikes and structural damage.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he took off at night, and during the initial climb about 800ft above the ground, the airplane ran into a flock of birds. The pilot declared an emergency with the tower and landed the airplane without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wind screen and the windscreen frame.
The pilot 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.