ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 269518
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| Date: | Monday 11 October 2021 |
| Time: | 15:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-181 Archer TX |
| Owner/operator: | Middle Georgia State University |
| Registration: | N263MG |
| MSN: | 2881361 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2020 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 767 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A4M |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Macon, GA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Wheeler Heights, GA |
| Wheeler Heights, GA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, a bird impacted the leading edge of the left wing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure. The airplane was controllable and the pilot was able to land safely on the intended runway.
Probable Cause: The airplane's impact with a bird while in the traffic pattern.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA22LA073
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Nov-2021 14:30 | Captain Adam | Added |
| 25-Jun-2022 07:07 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Operator, Other fatalities, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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