Pilot Debrief

AEROPRO CZ EUROFOX LSA near Punta Gorda, FL — 2018-03-13

Final reportGAA18CA162
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Date
2018-03-13
Location
Punta Gorda, FL, USA
Airport
PGD
Aircraft
AEROPRO CZ EUROFOX LSA
Registration
N989G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A collision with a large bird during approach.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the approach to land, a turkey vulture impacted the airplane's front windshield. After the impact, he declared an emergency and landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the front windshield. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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