Pilot Debrief

Vans RV 10 near GRANBURY, TX — 2019-12-30

Final reportCEN20CA048
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Date
2019-12-30
Location
GRANBURY, TX, USA
Aircraft
Vans RV 10
Registration
N519RV
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airplane’s impact with a bird while on approach.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while in the traffic pattern and turning from base to final, a large bird impacted the leading edge of the right wing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure and made the airplane difficult to control. The pilot was able to land safely on the intended runway. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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