CESSNA 402C
New Bedford, MA — April 22, 2021
Event Information
| Date | April 22, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA197 |
| Event ID | 20210430103002 |
| Location | New Bedford, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.67657, -70.95784 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 402C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
An inadvertent collision with a bird during descent, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.
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.