PIPER PA-24-180
Middlefield, OH — April 11, 2010
Event Information
| Date | April 11, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA202 |
| Event ID | 20100414X12342 |
| Location | Middlefield, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.44972, -81.06306 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-180 |
| 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
The inadvertent in-flight collision with a bird.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane collided with an eagle while descending through 2,700 feet. After the bird strike, he diverted to a nearby airport and made an uneventful landing. A postaccident inspection revealed that the airplane had received substantial damage to the engine firewall and right cockpit windshield. All observed damage was consistent with the airplane colliding with a bird while in flight.
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.