CESSNA 402C
New Bedford, MA, April 22, 2021
Event Information
| Date | April 22, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | New Bedford, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.67657, -70.95784 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA197 |
| Event ID | 20210430103002 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 402C |
| Registration # | N36911 |
| Operator | Hyannis Air Service, Inc. |
| Owner | Hyannis Air Service, Inc. |
| 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 |
Event Location
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.