Probable cause
A bird strike during a practice instrument approach in visual conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that a hawk impacted the right wing of the airplane while he was conducting a practice instrument approach in visual conditions. The flight was at 3,000 feet mean sea level and outside the final approach fix at the time of the impact. The pilot maintained control of the airplane and transitioned to a visual approach, subsequently executing a straight-in, no-flap landing without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing as a result of the collision.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN13CA215 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 30, 2013
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Willoughby, Ohio
- Nearest airport
- Cuyahoga County (CGF)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 310Q
- N-number
- N1267G
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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