CESSNA 172P near Ramona, CA — 2025-02-02
Final reportWPR25LA086
- Date
- 2025-02-02
- Location
- Ramona, CA, USA
- Airport
- RNM
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172P
- Registration
- N5268K
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
An in-flight collision with a bird in the airport traffic pattern.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that while during a crosswind turn in the airport traffic pattern, about 2,000 ft mean sea level, a bird struck the airplane. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 2 docket documents
Docket documents2
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