Pilot Debrief

BELLANCA 7ECA near Fairbanks, AK — 2018-06-06

Final reportGAA18CA357
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Date
2018-06-06
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Aircraft
BELLANCA 7ECA
Registration
N8646V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airplane’s collision with a bird while maneuvering.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, a bird struck the airplane's windscreen when he was practicing a steep turn. The airplane remained controllable, and he returned to the airport and landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windscreen, windows, and skylight. Postaccident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspector revealed that the skylight had been installed incorrectly. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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