Cessna 182
Reno, NV — December 3, 2018
Event Information
| Date | December 3, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA086 |
| Event ID | 20181204X03049 |
| Location | Reno, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.65889, -119.86584 |
| Airport | RENO/STEAD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 182 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane’s collision with a bird during a practice instrument approach.
Full Narrative
The pilot receiving instruction reported that, while inbound on a practice instrument landing system (ILS) approach with the "foggles (view limiting device)" on. The flight instructor reported that, about 1 mile from the runway, a something struck the left wing. The pilot added that the airplane landed without further incident.
Postaccident examination revealed the left wing sustained substantial damage. It was presumed that a bird struck the airplane.
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.