Cessna 402
St. Louis, MO — July 21, 2019
Event Information
| Date | July 21, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA451 |
| Event ID | 20190724X23036 |
| Location | St. Louis, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.75000, -90.37473 |
| Airport | ST LOUIS LAMBERT INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 402 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 9 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane’s collision with a bird during short final.
Full Narrative
The operator's director of safety reported that, during short final, the pilot quickly maneuvered the airplane to avoid a bird. When the pilot rolled wings level, a second bird went through the propeller and struck the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot then landed without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer.
The director of safety 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.