Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA18CA162

Punta Gorda, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N989G

AEROPRO CZ EUROFOX LSA

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during the approach to land, a turkey vulture impacted the airplane's front windshield. After the impact, he declared an emergency and landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the front windshield. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that, during the approach to land a "turkey vulture (bird)", impacted the airplane's front windshield. After the impact, an emergency was declared, and the airplane landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the front windshield. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

A collision with a large bird during approach.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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