Probable cause
The airplane impacted a bird during low level flight.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during low level maneuvering the airplane struck a bird, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The pilot was able to land the airplane without further incident. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR14CA276 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 22, 2014
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Moses Lake, Washington
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Christen Industries Inc A 1
- N-number
- N2914Q
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1987
- 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.