MILLER ROGER THATCHER CX4 near Angier, NC — 2022-01-18
- Date
- 2022-01-18
- Location
- Angier, NC, USA
- Airport
- 78NC
- Aircraft
- MILLER ROGER THATCHER CX4
- Registration
- N254RM
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot’s encounter with a flock of birds on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall and spin, and impact with trees and terrain.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that following a local flight, on final approach to land, about ¼ mile from the runway, he glanced down at the airspeed indicator, and then glanced up and “all of a sudden” a flock of birds flew into the airplane. He stated it was “like a wall” or like a “machine gun” going off in his flight path. He reported that the birds collided with the airplane and after that point he “was a passenger”. He recalled the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall and spin and subsequently descended and impacted trees and terrain. The fuselage and wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 3 docket documents
Docket documents3
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