Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 28R-200 near Bowling Green, OH — 2013-12-13

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Date
2013-12-13
Location
Bowling Green, OH, USA
Airport
1G0
Aircraft
PIPER PA 28R-200
Registration
N66CS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A bird strike during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was practicing 180-degree, power off landings. During a full power climb out, approximately 100 feet above the ground, a large bird flew in front of the airplane, from north to south. The bird and the leading edge of the left wing collided in flight. The pilot landed the airplane without further incident. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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