Brownwood, TX, USA
N6393R
CESSNA 172RG
The private pilot reported that he was on the left downwind leg of a traffic pattern when a large buzzard struck the leading edge of the single-engine airplane's left wing. The pilot reported that there were no difficulties maintaining control of the airplane and that he was able to make a normal landing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the wing's rib structure.
The private pilot was on a left downwind of a traffic pattern when a large "buzzard" struck the leading edge of the single-engine airplane's left wing. The pilot reported that there were no difficulties maintaining control of the airplane and he was able to make a normal landing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the wing's rib structure.
An in-flight collision with a large bird while on the downwind leg of a traffic pattern.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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