Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182 near Moorestown, MI — 2016-04-14

Final reportGAA16CA196
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Date
2016-04-14
Location
Moorestown, MI, USA
Airport
HTL
Aircraft
CESSNA 182
Registration
N958HP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An in-flight bird strike, which resulted in wind screen damage.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported during day visual meteorological conditions, he struck a goose at an altitude of about 2000 mean sea level while in cruise flight. The wind screen was shattered after the impact. The pilot further reported that he continued to the nearest airport and landed without further incident. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the wind screen. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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