Pilot Debrief

Raytheon Aircraft Company C90A near Jasper, TX — 2008-08-14

Final reportDEN08IA143
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Date
2008-08-14
Location
Jasper, TX, USA
Aircraft
Raytheon Aircraft Company C90A
Registration
N688LL
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The impact with a bird during initial takeoff climb.

NTSB narrative

During initial takeoff climb at 300 feet above ground level (agl) at 140 knots, the pilot noticed a "buzzard" to the front and slightly above the airplane. The pilot lowered the pitch and right wing; however, the "bird folded his wings and dove toward me." The bird impacted the right wing leading edge. The pilot "conducted a controllability check" and noticed a slight vibration with the right aileron. The pilot continued to his destination (56 nautical miles) because that airport had emergency services. The airplane landed uneventfully. Prior to the flight, the pilot was unaware of any reported bird activity in the area. Examination of the airplane showed minor damage to the right wing leading edge and three wing ribs.

NTSB coding

  • Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) · Initial climb
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