Probable cause
A collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that the airplane struck an eagle on the downwind leg in the airport traffic pattern. The pilot subsequently landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right outboard wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR13CA246 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 14, 2013
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Friday Harbor, Washington
- Nearest airport
- Friday Harbor (FHR)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna U206G
- N-number
- N707WJ
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
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.