Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182 near Baton Rouge, LA — 2016-01-11

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Date
2016-01-11
Location
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 182
Registration
N4423R
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An inadvertent collision with a bird while maneuvering during an aerial observation flight.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while performing aerial observation along a pipeline, he spotted a buzzard about 200 feet ahead of the airplane. The pilot further reported that he attempted to turn left to avoid the buzzard, but the bird changed its course and struck the right wing. The pilot landed without further incident. A post-accident examination revealed substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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