Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 510 near Faribault, MN — 2014-10-27

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Date
2014-10-27
Location
Faribault, MN, USA
Airport
KFBL
Aircraft
CESSNA 510
Registration
N510PT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An inflight collision with a goose while descending to land at the destination airport.

NTSB narrative

The pilot and four passengers were on a cross-country flight. When they were about 15 miles from their destination airport descending to land, the pilot saw a flock of geese. The pilot reported that he did not have time to avoid the birds and there was an impact. After the collision, the pilot made a normal approach and landing at the destination airport. An examination of the airplane revealed that a goose impacted the radome and bulkhead, resulting in substantial damage.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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