Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-32-301 near King Salmon, AK — 2012-06-28

Final reportANC12CA063
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Date
2012-06-28
Location
King Salmon, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-32-301
Registration
N8470Y
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while in level cruise flight, a bird struck the right wing tip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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