MX AIRCRAFT LLC MXS near Bealeton, VA — 2022-05-22

Final reportERA22LA238

Date: 2022-05-22
Location: Bealeton, VA, USA
Aircraft: MX AIRCRAFT LLC MXS
Registration: N104MX
Category: Airplane
Highest injury: None
Fatalities: 0

Probable cause

An inflight collision with a bird while conducting low level aerobatics.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was performing an aerobatic routine (about 500 ft above ground level) when a large bird impacted the leading edge of the left wing resulting in substantial damage to the spar. The pilot was able to maintain control of the airplane and landed without incident.

NTSB coding

Birdstrike · Maneuvering-low-alt flying

Evidence available

Photos
2 docket documents

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Docket documents2

PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1form
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