ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 318350
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| Date: | Tuesday 11 July 2023 |
| Time: | 13:39 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-181 Archer TX |
| Owner/operator: | Middle Georgia State University |
| Registration: | N271MG |
| MSN: | 2881453 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2021 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1785 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A4M |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Macon Downtown Airport (MAC/KMAC), Gray, GA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Macon Downtown Airport, GA (MAC/KMAC) |
| Macon Downtown Airport, GA (MAC/KMAC) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that about 12 miles from the airport of departure, while returning after a local flight, he observed a large bird on his right side. He attempted to avoid the bird but was unsuccessful and the bird impacted the leading edge of the right wing. The pilot returned to the airport of departure and landed safely. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing was substantially damaged. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: An in-flight collision with a bird.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA23LA305
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N271MG
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Sep-2023 10:14 | ASN Update Bot | Updated |
| 15-Sep-2023 10:15 | harro | Updated |
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