CESSNA U206G

Friday Harbor, WA — May 14, 2013

Event Information

DateMay 14, 2013
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR13CA246
Event ID20130529X24026
LocationFriday Harbor, WA
CountryUSA
Coordinates48.52195, -123.02417
AirportFriday Harbor
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
ModelU206G
CategoryAIR
FAR Part135
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None3
Total Injured0

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.

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