CESSNA 172RG
Brownwood, TX, June 10, 2009
Event Information
| Date | June 10, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Brownwood, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.79361, -98.95639 |
| Airport | Brownwood |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA365 |
| Event ID | 20090617X55712 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172RG |
| Registration # | N6393R |
| Operator | CURRY HARVEY R |
| Owner | CURRY HARVEY R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An in-flight collision with a large bird while on the downwind leg of a traffic pattern.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was on a left downwind of a traffic pattern when a large "buzzard" struck the leading edge of the single-engine airplane's left wing. The pilot reported that there were no difficulties maintaining control of the airplane and he was able to make a normal landing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the wing's rib structure.
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.