AEROPRO CZ EUROFOX LSA
Punta Gorda, FL — March 13, 2018
Event Information
| Date | March 13, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA162 |
| Event ID | 20180313X71951 |
| Location | Punta Gorda, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.91833, -81.99667 |
| Airport | PUNTA GORDA |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AEROPRO CZ |
| Model | EUROFOX LSA |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A collision with a large bird during approach.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the approach to land a "turkey vulture (bird)", impacted the airplane's front windshield. After the impact, an emergency was declared, and the airplane landed without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the front windshield.
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.