ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 230624
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| Date: | Friday 19 April 2019 |
| Time: | 18:26 |
| Type: |  Piper PA-32-300 Cherokee Six |
| Owner/operator: | Star Marianas Air Inc |
| Registration: | N4599X |
| MSN: | 32-7640040 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1975 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 8625 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-K1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Saipan, MP -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Saipan, MP (GSN) |
| Tinian Island, MP (TNI) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The operator reported that, during the initial climb, about 1,500 ft, the pilot and passengers reported hearing and feeling an impact. Subsequently, the upper left engine cowling separated and struck the windshield. The pilot declared an emergency, returned to the departure airport, and landed without further incident.
Postaccident examination revealed traces of blood on the propeller, the left wing leading edge, and the vertical stabilizer leading edge. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage, which was consistent with impact damage from the separated engine cowling.
The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The airplane’s collision with a bird during the initial climb, which resulted in the engine cowling separating and impacting the empennage.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Nov-2019 08:21 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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