CESSNA U206G
Friday Harbor, WA — May 14, 2013
Event Information
| Date | May 14, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA246 |
| Event ID | 20130529X24026 |
| Location | Friday Harbor, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.52195, -123.02417 |
| Airport | Friday Harbor |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | U206G |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane struck an eagle on the downwind leg in the airport traffic pattern. The pilot subsequently landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right outboard wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.