Pilot Debrief

CESSNA U206F near Homer, AK — 2009-10-08

Final reportANC10CA003
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Date
2009-10-08
Location
Homer, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA U206F
Registration
N7138Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An in-flight collision with a bird.

NTSB narrative

The commercial pilot reported that after departing on a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal cross-country flight, he heard a thump, and he elected to return to his departure airport to investigate. A postflight inspection revealed damage to the airplane’s outboard portion of the right wing, with bird feathers and blood imbedded in the leading edge. A subsequent maintenance examination revealed structural damage to the airplane’s right wing spar. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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