AMERICAN AA-5 near Fort Worth, TX — 2023-05-23

Probable cause

An inflight collision with a bird.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while enroute to his destination, a large bird impacted the airplane’s left wing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure. The pilot declared an emergency and landed the airplane uneventfully at the closest airport.

NTSB coding

• Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) · Enroute

Evidence available

• Photos
• 2 docket documents

Docket documents2

• PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1form
• PHOTOSphotos

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