PIPER PA-32-301
King Salmon, AK — June 28, 2012
Event Information
| Date | June 28, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC12CA063 |
| Event ID | 20120705X82945 |
| Location | King Salmon, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 58.67278, -156.64250 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-301 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| 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 cruise flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while in level cruise flight a bird struck the right wing tip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
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.