Pilot Debrief

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA40F near Provo, UT — 2008-09-20

Final reportSEA08CA205
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Date
2008-09-20
Location
Provo, UT, USA
Airport
KPVU
Aircraft
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA40F
Registration
N420FP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An in-flight collision with a bird.

NTSB narrative

During an instructional cross-country flight at a cruise altitude of 8,500 feet mean sea level (msl), a bird impacted the leading edge of the airplane's right wing. The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported the airplane remained controllable, but had a tendency to roll to the right and he elected to land at a nearby airport. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the right wing, approximately 2-3 feet inboard of the wing tip. No preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane were reported.

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