CESSNA 550
Sellersburg, IN — June 5, 2009
Event Information
| Date | June 5, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA418 |
| Event ID | 20090707X53355 |
| Location | Sellersburg, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.35139, -85.73389 |
| Airport | Clark Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 550 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An in-flight collision with a large bird during the airplane's initial climb.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that a large bird struck the nose of the airplane during initial climb after takeoff. The flight was about 1 mile north of the airport, 1,000 feet above ground level, at the time. The pilot elected to continue the approximate 20-minute flight to the intended destination, and the flight was completed without further incident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. A post accident examination revealed impact damage to the nose cone and underlying airframe support 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.