CESSNA 172
Newport News, VA — December 11, 2023
Event Information
| Date | December 11, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA065 |
| Event ID | 20231214193523 |
| Location | Newport News, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.13167, -76.48833 |
| Airport | Newport News Williamsburg Intl |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An inflight 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.