On May 25, 2000, a Cessna 310R (registration N30RA) operated by Richland Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Wolf Point, MT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: In flight collision with birds. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Shortly after takeoff from runway 11, an aircraft at about 600 feet AGL collided with multiple geese. The windshield shattered, and the aircraft subsequently collided with terrain and burned.
Accident Details
An aircraft collided with multiple geese shortly after takeoff from runway 11. The pilot reported that at about 600 feet above ground level (AGL), he heard three to four loud bangs just before the windshield shattered. Following the bird strikes, the aircraft collided with terrain and caught fire.
Pilot's Recollection
The pilot was unable to recall any detailed events between the time of the bird strikes and the accident. No further information regarding the sequence of events was available from the pilot.
Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage from the impact with terrain and the subsequent fire. Specific damage items were not detailed in the source.
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