Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC12CA063

King Salmon, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N8470Y

PIPER PA-32-301

Analysis

The pilot reported that, while in level cruise flight, a bird struck the right wing tip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that while in level cruise flight a bird struck the right wing tip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

Probable Cause and Findings

An in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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