Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28 near Gray, GA — 2023-07-11

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Date
2023-07-11
Location
Gray, GA, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28
Registration
N271MG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An in-flight collision with a bird.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that about 12 miles from the airport of departure, while returning after a local flight, he observed a large bird on his right side. He attempted to avoid the bird but was unsuccessful and the bird impacted the leading edge of the right wing. The pilot returned to the airport of departure and landed safely. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing was substantially damaged. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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