Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 28-181 near Put in Bay, OH — 2014-04-21

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Date
2014-04-21
Location
Put in Bay, OH, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA 28-181
Registration
N405S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An inflight collision with a goose while on an approach.

NTSB narrative

The pilot and three passengers were on a short cross-country flight. As they approached their destination airport and while on final approach, the airplane collided with a goose. The pilot was able to land the airplane uneventfully. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the outer section of the right wing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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