PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-28-181
Wheeler Heights, GA, October 11, 2021
Event Information
| Date | October 11, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Wheeler Heights, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.82188, -83.55887 |
| Airport | MACON DOWNTOWN |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA073 |
| Event ID | 20211123104311 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | PA-28-181 |
| Registration # | N263MG |
| Operator | Middle Georgia State University |
| Owner | GEORGIA AVIATION AUTHORITY |
| 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
The airplane’s impact with a bird while in the traffic pattern.
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.