Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 402 near Mashpee, MA — 2022-11-18

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Date
2022-11-18
Location
Mashpee, MA, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 402
Registration
N2649Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airplane’s impact with a bird while enroute.

NTSB narrative

The operator reported that while enroute, the airplane encountered a flock of seagulls. The First Officer called out “birds” and the Captain attempted to take evasive action but one of the birds impacted the leading edge of the right wing, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. Subsequently, the crew diverted to a nearby airport and landed safely. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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