CESSNA 172
Leesburg, VA — March 1, 2024
Event Information
| Date | March 1, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA137 |
| Event ID | 20240311193915 |
| Location | Leesburg, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.07794, -77.56288 |
| Airport | Leesburg Executive Airport |
| 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 while on the downwind leg of the airport 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.