Probable cause
An in-flight collision with a bird while in cruise flight.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that about 10 minutes after departure, while in cruise flight, a bird impacted the leading edge of the left wing. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure. The pilot assessed the damage and determined that he could continue to his destination airport, where he landed without further issue. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA24LA273 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 23, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Laurens, South Carolina
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
P2004 BRAVO
- N-number
- N60DF
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2006
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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.