BEECH F33A
Houston, TX — June 10, 2011
Event Information
| Date | June 10, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA391 |
| Event ID | 20110615X14727 |
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.81750, -95.67028 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | F33A |
| 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 collision with a bird during initial climb.
Full Narrative
The pilot had just departed and was about 13 miles from the airport when he saw a large bird pass by the passenger side windshield. He did not feel or hear it strike the airplane, but within a few minutes of seeing the bird he began to smell a foul odor. The pilot visually confirmed that the bird had struck the leading edge of the right horizontal stabilizer causing substantial damage. The pilot made a 180 degree turn and landed uneventfully back at the departure airport.
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.