CESSNA U206F
Homer, AK — October 8, 2009
Event Information
| Date | October 8, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC10CA003 |
| Event ID | 20091015X45711 |
| Location | Homer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 59.43333, -151.70000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | U206F |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| 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.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot reported that after departing on a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal cross-country flight, he heard a thump, and he elected to return to his departure airport to investigate. A postflight inspection revealed damage to the airplane’s outboard portion of the right wing, with bird feathers and blood imbedded in the leading edge. A subsequent maintenance examination revealed structural damage to the airplane’s right wing spar. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
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.