8 Feb 2008: Cessna 172SP — National Pilot Academy

8 Feb 2008: Cessna 172SP — National Pilot Academy

No fatalities • Mesa, AZ, United States

Probable cause

an in-flight collision with a bird.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

During cruise flight at an altitude of 3,500 feet above ground level (agl), a bird impacted the leading edge of the right wing, inboard of the wing lift strut attach point. The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated he did not see the bird until just before it impacted the wing. The CFI evaluated the damage in-flight and decided to continue the flight to his intended destination and landed without further incident. Examination of the right wing revealed the leading edge was crushed aft and two internal wing ribs were damaged.

Contributing factors

  • cause Animal(s)/bird(s)

Conditions

Weather
VMC, vis 10sm

Related events

Same aircraft

  • 10 Oct 2010 — CESSNA 172SP (Fort Lauderdale Executive Flight School Inc.)
  • 1 Jan 2009 — CESSNA 172SP (Bob Miller Flight Training, Inc.)
  • 1 Sep 2008 — CESSNA 172SP (Ari Meisel)
  • 7 May 2008 — Cessna 172SP (Dean International, Inc.)
  • 2 Mar 2008 — Cessna 172SP (Aero Safety Training LTD)

Same operator

  • 10 Jan 2009 — CESSNA 172RG (National Pilot Academy)

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