PIPER PA-31-350
Eek, AK — May 8, 2010
Event Information
| Date | May 8, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC10CA031 |
| Event ID | 20100426X43553 |
| Location | Eek, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.21695, -162.01666 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-31-350 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An in-flight collisions with two Cackling Geese (Branta Hutchinsii).
Full Narrative
The airline transport pilot was on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, positioning flight. The pilot said he was in cruise flight when the airplane struck two geese. He said one goose penetrated the right side windscreen, and came to rest at the rear of the passenger cabin, and the second goose impacted the leading edge of the right wing. The pilot said there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. He said the windscreen and right wing were structurally damaged by impact with the birds. The birds were identified as Cackling Geese (Branta Hutchinsii).
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.