CURTISS WRIGHT C-46R near Kenai, AK — 2024-07-11
Final reportANC24LA066
- Date
- 2024-07-11
- Location
- Kenai, AK, USA
- Airport
- ENA
- Aircraft
- CURTISS WRIGHT C-46R
- Registration
- N7848B
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
An in-flight collision with birds during takeoff.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that during takeoff, as the airplane passed through 150 ft above ground level (agl) several birds impacted the leading edge of the left wing. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure. The pilot continued the takeoff and entered a left hand traffic pattern and eventually landed back at the airport. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 2 docket documents
Docket documents2
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