Aviation Accident Summary NYC89LA079

HAMMONTON, NJ, USA

Aircraft #1

N6299K

CESSNA 150

Analysis

THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AND WITH A STUDENT PILOT IN CONTROL OF THE ACFT TOOK OFF AND AT APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET AGL, 4 POUND BIRD FLEW THROUGH THE LEFT SIDE WINDSHIELD STRIKING THE STUDENT PILOT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FACE. THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WAS NOT INJURED. THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TOOK CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, MADE A 180 DEGREE TURN AND IMMEDIATELY LANDED.

Probable Cause and Findings

A BIRD STRIKE SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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