CESSNA 172
Smyrna, TN — February 5, 2024
Event Information
| Date | February 5, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA106 |
| Event ID | 20240206193751 |
| Location | Smyrna, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.00817, -86.51819 |
| Airport | SMYRNA |
| 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 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.