Pilot Debrief

Beech B300 near Wilmington, NC — 2018-08-01

Final reportGAA18CA475
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Date
2018-08-01
Location
Wilmington, NC, USA
Aircraft
Beech B300
Registration
N557AP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airplane’s collision with a bird during approach.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he began the initial approach at the destination airport, about 1,800 to 2,000 ft mean sea level, and the airplane encountered a "widespread circling group of what appeared to be turkey vultures." The right wing struck a bird, and the airplane landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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