Cessna 560
Tulsa, OK — July 23, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 23, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA435 |
| Event ID | 20180724X92617 |
| Location | Tulsa, OK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.19889, -95.88389 |
| Airport | TULSA INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 560 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane’s collision with a bird during approach.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during approach, he observed a bird flying in the vicinity and then heard a "thump" and felt an impact above his head. The pilot landed the airplane without further incident.
A postaccident examination revealed that a bird had impacted the airplane's vertical stabilizer, which sustained substantial damage.
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.