Probable cause
An in-flight collision with a goose.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, while en route, about 1,500 ft, he saw a goose approaching the airplane. He added that he attempted to turn and avoid the goose, but the goose impacted the windscreen. The pilot landed the airplane at a nearby airport without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windscreen and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA311 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 22, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Skagway, Alaska
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 208
- N-number
- N754KP
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2007
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
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