Cessna P210
Gainesville, FL — December 21, 2019
Event Information
| Date | December 21, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA058 |
| Event ID | 20191222X31929 |
| Location | Gainesville, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.65167, -82.32417 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | P210 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane's impact by a bird during the initial climb.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the initial climb, about 1,500 ft mean sea level, a bird was flying vertical and then turned into the airplane. The bird contacted the propeller, continued through the left side of the windshield, and struck the pilot in the face. After regaining control of the airplane, the pilot declared an emergency and landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windshield. 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.