ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 305242
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| Date: | Thursday 22 September 2022 |
| Time: | 20:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28RT-201 Arrow IV |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N2919U |
| MSN: | 28R-7918220 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1979 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 11939 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO360 SER A&C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | South Jordan, Utah -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | West Jordan, UT (U42) |
| West Jordan, UT (U42) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, while on final approach for the night landing, a bird struck and broke the right-side windshield, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot continued with the approach and landed without further incident. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inability to see and avoid a bird while landing in dark night conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR22LA358
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