Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172R near Riesel, TX — 2023-10-06

Final reportCEN24LA025
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Date
2023-10-06
Location
Riesel, TX, USA
Airport
CNW
Aircraft
CESSNA 172R
Registration
N2444H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An in-flight collision with a bird.

NTSB narrative

The flight instructor and student pilot were conducting a local instructional flight and saw several large birds in front of the airplane. They attempted to avoid the birds but were unable, and one bird collided with the left wing. The flight instructor assumed control of the airplane, which was difficult to control, and returned to the airport for an uneventful landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

NTSB coding

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