Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN09CA365

Brownwood, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N6393R

CESSNA 172RG

Analysis

The private pilot reported that he was on the left downwind leg of a traffic pattern when a large buzzard struck the leading edge of the single-engine airplane's left wing. The pilot reported that there were no difficulties maintaining control of the airplane and that he was able to make a normal landing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the wing's rib structure.

Factual Information

The private pilot was on a left downwind of a traffic pattern when a large "buzzard" struck the leading edge of the single-engine airplane's left wing. The pilot reported that there were no difficulties maintaining control of the airplane and he was able to make a normal landing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the wing's rib structure.

Probable Cause and Findings

An in-flight collision with a large bird while on the downwind leg of a traffic pattern.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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