Probable cause
An in-flight collision with a bird shortly after takeoff.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, he encountered a flock of geese. One of the geese struck the right wing tip, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot declared an emergency with approach control and landed the airplane without further incident. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN23LA387 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 30, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Henderson, Kentucky
- Nearest airport
- Henderson City (EHR)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech 200
- N-number
- N313CT
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1979
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Business
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.