Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA28R near Toughkenamon, PA — 2022-09-02

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Date
2022-09-02
Location
Toughkenamon, PA, USA
Airport
N57
Aircraft
PIPER PA28R
Registration
N78QB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airplane’s impact with a bird while entering the traffic pattern.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while entering the traffic pattern after a local flight, a large bird “dived” and struck the middle of the right wing, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing structure. He stated that there was no control difficulty and he was able to land safely on the intended runway. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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