Pilot Debrief

DEHAVILLAND DHC 6 TWIN OTTER near Pepperell, MA — 2014-08-23

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Date
2014-08-23
Location
Pepperell, MA, USA
Airport
26MA
Aircraft
DEHAVILLAND DHC 6 TWIN OTTER
Registration
N202EH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An inadvertent collision with a bird, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.

NTSB narrative

While climbing through 2,500 feet after takeoff, the pilot observed a red-tailed hawk approaching the airplane from below. The hawk impacted the left wing, and the pilot elected to perform a precautionary landing. The airplane subsequently landed without incident. Postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the left wing.

NTSB coding

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