PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-28-181 near Wheeler Heights, GA — 2021-10-11
Final reportERA22LA073
- Date
- 2021-10-11
- Location
- Wheeler Heights, GA, USA
- Airport
- MAC
- Aircraft
- PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-28-181
- Registration
- N263MG
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The airplane’s impact with a bird while in the traffic pattern.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that, while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, a bird impacted the leading edge of the left wing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure. The airplane was controllable and the pilot was able to land safely on the intended runway.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 2 docket documents
Docket documents2
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