Pepperell, MA, USA
N202EH
DEHAVILLAND DHC 6 TWIN OTTER
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While climbing through 2,500 feet after takeoff, the pilot observed a red-tailed hawk approaching the airplane from below. The hawk impacted the left wing, and the pilot elected to perform a precautionary landing. The airplane subsequently landed without incident. Postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the left wing.
An inadvertent collision with a bird, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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