Pilot Debrief

Cessna P210 near Gainesville, FL — 2019-12-21

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Date
2019-12-21
Location
Gainesville, FL, USA
Aircraft
Cessna P210
Registration
N6300W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airplane's impact by a bird during the initial climb.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the initial climb and while about 1,500 ft mean sea level, he saw a bird flying "straight up," but when it reached the airplane's altitude, it turned toward the airplane. The bird then impacted the propeller, continued through the left side of the windshield, and struck the pilot's face. The airplane began descending, but the pilot regained control of the airplane, declared an emergency, and landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the 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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