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| Date: | Friday 18 August 2000 |
| Time: | 15:50 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft C99 |
| Owner/operator: | Cape Smythe Air Service |
| Registration: | N995SB |
| MSN: | U-179 |
| Engine model: | P&W PT6-36 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | DEADHORSE, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| NUIQSUT, AK (10AK) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The captain of the twin engine turboprop airplane reported that about 25 minutes after departure, while in cruise, level flight, he saw a flock of four ducks pass from right to left in front of the airplane. He said that he tried to avoid the flock, but was unable to avoid a collision. He continued to his intended destination, which was the closest airport, and landed the airplane without difficulty. A postlanding inspection of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left side of the fuselage, forward bulkhead, and radome.
Probable Cause: An in-flight collision with a bird.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC00LA106
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Mar-2024 11:52 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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