Pilot Debrief

CUB CRAFTERS INC CC18 near Northway, AK — 2018-09-06

Final reportGAA18CA541
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Date
2018-09-06
Location
Northway, AK, USA
Aircraft
CUB CRAFTERS INC CC18
Registration
N413CC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airplane’s collision with a bird during straight-and-level flight.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during straight-and-level flight, a large bird struck the airplane's right wing. The airplane's control became degraded, and the pilot chose an off-airport landing site and landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. 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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