Pilot Debrief

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T near Thomson, GA — 2026-02-06

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Date
2026-02-06
Location
Thomson, GA, USA
Airport
HQU
Aircraft
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T
Registration
N322MC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An in-flight collision with a bird while maneuvering.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot stated that while he and the flight instructor were being provided with radar vectors from air traffic control for an instrument approach, a turkey buzzard appeared in front of the airplane but there was no time to take evasive action. The bird crossed from left to right and impacted the airplane’s right-side windshield and roof structure resulting in substantial damage. The pilot and the flight instructor returned to the airport and landed uneventfully.

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