Vans Aircraft RV-7A
Hollister, CA — May 3, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 3, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA123 |
| Event ID | 20080508X00628 |
| Location | Hollister, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.89333, -121.41000 |
| Airport | Frazier Lake Airpark |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Vans Aircraft |
| Model | RV-7A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The in-flight collision with a bird.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during takeoff initial climb, a large bird impacted the leading edge of the left wing slightly outboard of the fuel tank. The airplane immediately yawed and banked to left. The pilot attempted to straighten the airplane and land, however, despite his control inputs, the airplane continued to roll to the left. Subsequently, the left wing struck the ground and the airplane cart wheeled. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the outboard sections of both wings and empennage. No mechanical anomalies were reported with the engine or airframe.
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.