PIPER PA-44-180T
Loxahatchee, FL, May 11, 2013
Event Information
| Date | May 11, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Loxahatchee, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.80611, -80.44305 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA240 |
| Event ID | 20130513X12857 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-44-180T |
| Registration # | N8390K |
| Operator | 424 Aviation Inc |
| Owner | 424 Aviation Inc |
| 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
An in-flight collision with a bird.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while en route to the destination airport at an altitude of 1,700 feet, a large bird struck the right horizontal stabilizer resulting in substantial damage. The pilot declared an emergency, diverted, and landed the airplane 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.