Incident Overview
A commercial certificated pilot was operating a scheduled flight. During the cruise phase, approximately fifteen minutes after takeoff, the pilot heard a loud bang emanating from the aircraft. The flight continued to its destination and landed without further event.
Damage Discovery
Upon post-flight inspection at the destination airport, damage was found on the horizontal stabilizer. The horizontal stabilizer exhibited denting and damage to the auxiliary spar. Additionally, the left mud flap, which is normally positioned at the aft side of the main landing gear tire, was missing.