DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40
Manassas, VA, November 29, 2023
Event Information
| Date | November 29, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Manassas, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.72103, -77.51511 |
| Airport | Manassas Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA061 |
| Event ID | 20231211193508 |
Aircraft
| Make | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC |
| Model | DA 40 |
| Registration # | N999VC |
| Operator | Piston2Jet |
| Owner | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT SALES OF KENTUCKY LLC |
| 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 in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.
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.