Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ERA13CA240

Loxahatchee, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N8390K

PIPER PA-44-180T

Analysis

According to the pilot, while at an altitude of 1,700 feet mean sea level, a large bird struck the right horizontal stabilizer, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot declared an emergency, diverted, and landed the airplane without further incident.

Factual Information

According to the pilot, while en route to the destination airport at an altitude of 1,700 feet, a large bird struck the right horizontal stabilizer resulting in substantial damage. The pilot declared an emergency, diverted, and landed the airplane without further incident.

Probable Cause and Findings

An in-flight collision with a bird.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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