Pilot Debrief

CESSNA U206G near Friday Harbor, WA — 2013-05-14

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Date
2013-05-14
Location
Friday Harbor, WA, USA
Airport
FHR
Aircraft
CESSNA U206G
Registration
N707WJ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane struck an eagle on the downwind leg in the airport traffic pattern. The pilot subsequently landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right outboard wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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