Pilot Debrief

Cessna 182 near Reno, NV — 2018-12-03

Final reportGAA19CA086
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Date
2018-12-03
Location
Reno, NV, USA
Airport
RTS
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Registration
N9003M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airplane’s collision with a bird during a practice instrument approach.

NTSB narrative

The pilot receiving instruction reported that, while inbound on a practice instrument landing system approach about 1 mile from the runway, something struck the left wing. He added that he landed the airplane without further incident. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the left wing sustained substantial damage. Given the evidence and the pilot's, it is likely that a bird struck the airplane.

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