Aviation Accident Summary CEN09CA151

Ferriday, LA, USA

Aircraft #1

N3628T

SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP G-164B

Analysis

While on short final, the bi-wing airplane impacted a flock of birds. Bird residue penetrated the windscreen and impacted the pilot in the face. Temporarily blinded, the pilot attempted a go-around maneuver, but the airplane impacted the runway, nosed over, and came to rest in an inverted position. The airplane's fuselage sustained structural damage during the accident.

Factual Information

While on short final the bi-wing airplane impacted a flock of birds. Bird residue penetrated the windscreen and impacted the pilot in the face. Temporarily blinded, the pilot attempted a go-around maneuver, but the airplane impacted the runway, nosed over, and came to rest in an inverted position. The airplane's fuselage sustained structural damage during the accident.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of control following an impact with birds.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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