Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR13CA246

Friday Harbor, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N707WJ

CESSNA U206G

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that the airplane struck an eagle on the downwind leg in the airport traffic pattern. The pilot subsequently landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right outboard wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

A collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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