Cessna 525
Orlando, FL — July 12, 2019
Event Information
| Date | July 12, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA467 |
| Event ID | 20190713X90722 |
| Location | Orlando, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.54611, -81.33222 |
| Airport | EXECUTIVE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 525 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane’s impact with a bird during approach.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while being vectored for an instrument landing system approach on an instrument flight plan, he flew through some clouds and encountered multiple birds. He added that one bird struck the left wing.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left 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.