Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 208 near Skagway, AK — 2017-05-22

Final reportGAA17CA311
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Date
2017-05-22
Location
Skagway, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 208
Registration
N754KP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An in-flight collision with a goose.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while en route, about 1,500 ft, he saw a goose approaching the airplane. He added that he attempted to turn and avoid the goose, but the goose impacted the windscreen. The pilot landed the airplane at a nearby airport without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windscreen and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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