Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN15CA041

Faribault, MN, USA

Aircraft #1

N510PT

CESSNA 510

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot and four passengers were on a cross-country flight. When they were about 15 miles from their destination airport descending to land, the pilot saw a flock of geese. The pilot reported that he did not have time to avoid the birds and there was an impact. After the collision, the pilot made a normal approach and landing at the destination airport. An examination of the airplane revealed that a goose impacted the radome and bulkhead, resulting in substantial damage.

Probable Cause and Findings

An inflight collision with a goose while descending to land at the destination airport.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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