Danbury, CT, USA
N383ME
CESSNA 172
According to the flight instructor, a bird struck the airplane during initial climb. He and his student returned to the airport and landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing's ribs. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
According to the flight instructor, a bird struck the airplane during takeoff, initial climb. He and his student returned to the airport and landed without further complication. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing's ribs. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
A collision with a bird during initial climb.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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