Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172RG near Brownwood, TX — 2009-06-10

Final reportCEN09CA365
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Date
2009-06-10
Location
Brownwood, TX, USA
Airport
BWD
Aircraft
CESSNA 172RG
Registration
N6393R
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An in-flight collision with a large bird while on the downwind leg of a traffic pattern.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot reported that he was on the left downwind leg of a traffic pattern when a large buzzard struck the leading edge of the single-engine airplane's left wing. The pilot reported that there were no difficulties maintaining control of the airplane and that he was able to make a normal landing. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the wing's rib structure.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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