Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Roseburg, OR — 2017-06-25

Final reportGAA17CA373
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Date
2017-06-25
Location
Roseburg, OR, USA
Airport
RBG
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N79938
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An in-flight collision with a bird during the approach.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was in the pattern performing touch-and-go landings. During a left descending turn from downwind to base, about ten large birds came into view below the airplane's nose. He recalled that they appeared quickly and that he was unable to take evasive action. He heard and felt a strike, followed by "an appreciable drag on the left side." He also saw visible damage to the left wing. The pilot landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing ribs and leading edge. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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