Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28RT-201 near South Jordan, UT — 2022-09-23

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Date
2022-09-23
Location
South Jordan, UT, USA
Airport
U42
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28RT-201
Registration
N2919U
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inability to see and avoid a bird while landing in dark night conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while on final approach for the night landing, a bird struck and broke the right-side windshield, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot continued with the approach and landed without further incident. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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