Piper PA-34-200T
North Canton, OH — March 25, 2008
Event Information
| Date | March 25, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CHI08CA095 |
| Event ID | 20080425X00551 |
| Location | North Canton, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.92639, -81.44778 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-34-200T |
| 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 bird strike during approach for landing.
Full Narrative
The airplane received substantial damage on impact with a bird identified as a Common Loon (Gavia immer) during approach to runway 23. The pilot reported that the right wing of the airplane struck the bird during the downwind leg of the approach at 1,700 feet mean sea level and 120 knots. The right wing was crushed inward and wrinkled at the impact location. The airplane landed without further incident. The average weight of the Common Loon is 132 ounces.
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.