Beech B300
Wilmington, NC — August 1, 2018
Event Information
| Date | August 1, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA475 |
| Event ID | 20180802X75952 |
| Location | Wilmington, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.22639, -77.94473 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Beech |
| Model | B300 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 6 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane’s collision with a bird during approach.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, he began the initial approach at the destination airport, about 1,800 to 2,000 ft mean sea level, and the airplane encountered a "widespread circling group of what appeared to be turkey vultures". The right wing struck a bird, and the airplane landed without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
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.