Probable cause
A bird strike during takeoff.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was practicing 180-degree, power off landings. During a full power climb out, approximately 100 feet above the ground, a large bird flew in front of the airplane, from north to south. The bird and the leading edge of the left wing collided in flight. The pilot landed the airplane without further incident. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN14CA088 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Dec 13, 2013
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Bowling Green, Ohio
- Nearest airport
- Wood County Airport (1G0)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA 28R-200
- N-number
- N66CS
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1973
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.