CESSNA 310Q
Willoughby, OH — March 30, 2013
Event Information
| Date | March 30, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA215 |
| Event ID | 20130401X53215 |
| Location | Willoughby, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.56528, -81.48639 |
| Airport | Cuyahoga County |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 310Q |
| 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
A bird strike during a practice instrument approach in visual conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that a hawk impacted the right wing of the airplane while conducting a practice instrument approach in visual conditions. The flight was at 3,000 feet mean sea level, outside of the final approach fix, at the time of the impact. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing as a result of the collision. The pilot maintained control of the airplane and transitioned to a visual approach, subsequently executing a straight-in, no flap landing without further incident.
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.